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If mealtimes feel like a battlefield in your home, you’re not alone. Feeding difficulties are one of the most common concerns we hear from families. Whether your child refuses entire food groups, gags at certain textures, eats a limited range of foods, or struggles with mealtime routines, it can be stressful, emotional, and confusing for everyone involved. While you wait for feeding therapy, there is hope—and there are ways to gently support your child’s eating without pressure, shame, or...

Why Play Is More Than Just Fun: The OT Perspective on Learning Through Play Introduction: “They’re just playing…” or are they? To some, it might look like your child is just building a LEGO tower, pretending to be a superhero, or jumping on the couch for the tenth time. But from an occupational therapist’s perspective, play is how children explore, learn, connect, and build foundations for daily life . At Little Peaks OT , we view play not only as a child’s natural language—but also as one of...

T he way you love, notice, and respond to your child matters. If you're on a waitlist for occupational therapy, it can feel like you're standing still while your child’s needs continue to grow. Maybe your child is having daily meltdowns, avoids certain activities, or can't explain why they’re upset. Maybe you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to try next. We want you to know: you are not powerless. At Little Peaks OT , we see parents as essential co-regulators and partners in their...