Connected and Capable

In this episode, we're digging into one of the most important factors for helping extreme picky eaters: they're struggling because something deeper is getting in the way. There's 5 big reasons kids refuse to eat and...

<p>In this first episode of our picky eating series, I'm sharing the story of how my son went from gagging at the sight of food to becoming a kid that loves a wide variety of foods. A reality that wouldn't have happened...

<p>If you’ve ever felt like sensory strategies sound helpful in theory… but impossible to actually fit into real life, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about small, realistic ways to build...

<p>If you’ve ever wondered… does nutrition actually affect ADHD symptoms? Or is it all hype online?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Connected + Capable Podcast, we’re digging into what the research really says...

<p>Biting can feel shocking, frustrating, and honestly… a little scary especially if it seems to come out of nowhere.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether your child is biting others, biting themselves, or it’s happening in those...

<p>If hair washing turns into tears, resistance, or full-blown meltdowns in your house… I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface when kids struggle with having their hair washed, especially for...

<p>Does your child quickly jump to:</p><p><br></p><p>“I’m bad.”</p><p>“I never do anything right.”</p><p>“Everything always goes wrong.”</p><p><br></p><p>That kind of negative thinking can be exhausting for kids and...

<p>We hear it from parents so often... how do I help my kid when I'm dysregulated myself? That's a wise question and one many are wrestling with. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I'm sharing why we often feel like...

<p>Sensory processing disorder is something you’ve probably heard before… maybe from a therapist, a teacher, or even your pediatrician. But here’s the tricky part—it’s not actually an official...

<p>Toe walking seems like an odd habit, and while it can become habitual there are almost always underlying reasons kids are toe walking! </p><p><br></p><p>Getting to the bottom of what's causing your kid to tip toe all...

<p>So often we see gaps in executive functioning skills as personality traits. Or, they frustrate the heck out of us. In my own parenting journey understanding my kid was struggling with executive functioning AND wasn't...

<p>Neurodivergent kids often struggle with following directions, listening, and self-control. What are we to do? We worry they aren't learning and want them to understand consequences. Both are very valid. In this...

<p>Most parents are told that ADHD treatment begins and ends with medication, which can be helpful for some kids. But there’s so much more to the story. (Grab a spot in the free Executive Functioning Week for parents...

<p>If your child avoids swings, hates being tipped back to wash their hair, or panics when their feet leave the ground… there may be more going on than simple fear.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m diving into...

<p>After-school meltdowns are so common there’s actually a name for it: after-school restraint collapse.</p><p><br></p><p>If your child comes home and completely falls apart — big emotions, aggression, withdrawal...