The holiday season often brings excitement, travel, visitors, later bedtimes, special events, and changes in everyday routines. While these changes can be fun for adults, they can feel unpredictable and overwhelming for toddlers. Even small shifts like skipping a nap, eating at a different time, or being in a new environment—can impact a toddler’s ability...
Most toddlers go through a stretch of rejecting vegetables or asking for the same pasta three nights running. The standard reassurance, that kids grow out of it, is usually right. Some families notice a different pattern, though. Their child doesn’t just dislike broccoli; they fall apart when a new food lands on their plate, melt...
Is your toddler a picky eater, or is it sensory? Learn the signs of sensory feeding issues, when to get help, and how in-home OT supports mealtimes.
For adults, trying something new may feel exciting. For toddlers, it can feel exciting, confusing, overwhelming, and a little scary—all at the same time. Whether it’s trick-or-treating, a holiday event, a birthday party, a new class, or visiting an unfamiliar place, new experiences often come with a lot of unknowns. And for young children, uncertainty...
Halloween doesn’t have to be all about candy and costumes. In fact, some of the best Halloween memories are made through simple activities that encourage children to move, explore, create, and play. The best part? Many seasonal activities naturally support important developmental skills without feeling like work. Whether you’re looking for ideas for a rainy...
“I feel like I’m losing my mind.” That’s how many parents describe mornings when a four-year-old melts down over socks. Not occasionally. Every morning, despite seamless socks, inside-out socks, no socks, or bribing with screen time. This scenario plays out in dozens of families across San Mateo, Menlo Park, and the Peninsula. The sock thing...
I had the best conversation with a mom today about a challenge that comes up in families but is often very private. She shared that her son needs to take all of his clothes off in order to have a bowel movement on the toilet. At first, she thought she should consult with his behavioral...
Wondering if your child is too young for occupational therapy? Learn why the first three years are a critical window for early support.
Parents of a 14-month-old refusing all textured foods, arching away from being held, and sleeping in 45-minute stretches often hear the same advice from a pediatrician: “wait and see.” But the real question isn’t whether to wait. It’s whether a 14-month-old is even old enough for occupational therapy. The answer is yes. In fact, at...
