Amy O'Connor, Author at South Shore Therapies Resource Center

About Amy O'Connor

Hi, I am an Occupational Therapist at South Shore Therapies. I enjoy working with children of all ages on a variety of skills such as fine motor and handwriting, gross motor skills, self-care, and sensory integration. I especially love to work on feeding. Our mission with SST’s social media platform is to empower, educate, and inspire families to take on life’s challenges while promoting an optimistic outlook and a brighter future. It you want to read more about us, visit www.southshoretherapies.com

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Ways to Promote Food Interactions in a Non-Pressuring Way

April 14, 2023 / Feeding

If you have a picky eater at home, mealtimes can be stressful for everyone. As parents, we just want our kids to eat a well-balanced diet so they can grow strong and healthy. But if a child has aversions to foods, mealtimes can quickly turn into power struggles, standoffs, and negative experiences surrounding this daily activity. Learn more about how to promote food interactions in a non-pressuring way in order to improve your child’s relationship with mealtimes.