Does your child struggle to start their homework? Do they constantly lose their shoes or forget their lunchbox? Maybe they have big meltdowns when plans change suddenly. If this sounds familiar, your child isn't being "difficult" or "lazy." They might be struggling with Executive Functioning Skills. In the Greater Kansas City Area, many families come…
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Feeding your child shouldn't feel like a battleground. If you are struggling with a picky eater or a child with sensory sensitivities, you are likely doing everything you can to help. Sometimes, the very strategies we use to encourage eating can accidentally make things harder. In our work as pediatric occupational therapists in the Greater…
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Does your child struggle to stay in their seat, or do they seem overwhelmed by the buzzing lights and chatter of a busy classroom? For many kids in the Greater Kansas City Area: especially those navigating ADHD or sensory processing differences: the school day can feel like a marathon of sensory hurdles. As a parent,…
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Summer in the Greater Kansas City Area usually means one thing: it is time to pack the bags and head out on a family adventure. Whether you are planning a quick weekend trip to the Ozarks or flying across the country to visit grandparents, travel is a huge part of the season. But if you…
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Does it ever feel like your child is "ignoring" their body? You might notice they have a bathroom accident five minutes after you asked if they needed to go. Or maybe they go from perfectly happy to a "hangry" meltdown in seconds because they didn't realize they were hungry. If you’ve felt frustrated or confused…
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School is finally out across the Greater Kansas City Area. For many families, this means sleeping in, trips to the pool, and a break from the daily grind of homework and early alarms. But for our families navigating sensory processing challenges, the end of the school year can feel more like a cliff-drop than a…
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We have all been there. You are at a local park in the Greater Kansas City Area, or maybe just trying to get through a quick grocery run, and suddenly, your child has a meltdown. The screaming starts, the kicking begins, or maybe they just completely shut down and refuse to move. In those moments,…
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If you are a parent in the Greater Kansas City Area, you know that our community is a wonderful place to raise a family. From the parks in Overland Park to the libraries in Liberty, there is so much for our kids to explore. But sometimes, you might notice your child is struggling with things…
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Does your evening feel more like a wrestling match than a wind-down? If you live in the Greater Kansas City Area and find yourself dreading the sunset, you are definitely not alone. Bedtime battles are one of the most common stressors for families. When your child is kicking, screaming, or getting a "second wind" right…
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Dinner time should be a time for family connection, but for many parents in the Greater Kansas City Area, it feels more like a battlefield. You’ve tried the "one-bite rule." You’ve tried hiding veggies in smoothies. You’ve probably even tried the "they’ll eat when they’re hungry" advice, only to find that your child would truly…
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