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Hosted by pediatric occupational therapist and mom Alisha Grogan, this podcast goes beyond behavior and quick fixes to uncover what’s really pulling the strings beneath the surface. You’ll learn how sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and retained primitive reflexes are deeply connected—and how understanding these connections changes the way you support your child.
Because your child is capable. And so are you.
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23. How My Kid Went From Super Picky Eater to Foodie: My 5 Step Plan
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…
22. 7 Quick Sensory Activities to Habit Stack for Regulating Kids
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.We’re talking about small, realistic ways to build…
21. ADHD + Nutrition: What the Research Actually Says
If you’ve ever wondered… does nutrition actually affect ADHD symptoms? Or is it all hype online?In this episode of the Connected + Capable Podcast, we’re digging into what the research really says…
20. The surprising reasons kids bite and what you can do about it
Biting can feel shocking, frustrating, and honestly… a little scary especially if it seems to come out of nowhere.Whether your child is biting others, biting themselves, or it’s happening in those…
19. 5 Tricks for Kids that Hate Getting Their Hair Washed
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,…
18. Kid Stuck in Negative Thinking? Do this Today.
Does your child quickly jump to:“I’m bad.”“I never do anything right.”“Everything always goes wrong.”That kind of negative thinking can be exhausting for kids and heartbreaking for parents to…
17. 3 Steps for When Your Too Dysregulated to Help Your Kid
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. In this episode I'm sharing why we often feel like…
16. The Truth about Sensory Processing Disorder
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…
15. How to Help Toe Walkers Walk on Their Whole Foot👣
Toe walking seems like an odd habit, and while it can become habitual there are almost always underlying reasons kids are toe walking! Getting to the bottom of what's causing your kid to tip toe all…
14. 5 (More) Executive Functioning Skills Uniquely Wired Kids Struggle With
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…
13. Stop Using Timeouts and Lecturing with Neurodivergent Kids: Do this Instead!
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…
12. 4 Ways to Improve ADHD Symptoms (That No One Talks About!)
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…
11. Vestibular Sensitivities: The Overlooked Issue Affecting Reading, Balance, and Anxiety
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.In this episode, I’m diving into…
10. How to Avoid After School Meltdowns (Restraint Collapse!)
After-school meltdowns are so common there’s actually a name for it: after-school restraint collapse.If your child comes home and completely falls apart — big emotions, aggression, withdrawal,…
9. Why Screens Feel Regulating (But Might Not Be)
Some say screen time is “regulating”… and honestly, it can look that way. In this episode, we slow the conversation down—no shame, no judgment—and unpack why screens can feel like the only thing that…
8. 10 Sensory Red Flags that are Easy to Miss
Have you ever watched your child do something that just makes you pause… but you can’t quite explain what's going on, but you know something deeper is behind it? in this episode, I’m talking about…
7. The Secret Key Each Parent Holds to Regulating Their Kid
What if the most powerful tool for reducing meltdowns isn’t a strategy, a script, or a consequence — but something you already carry with you?In this episode, Alisha breaks down the…
6. The Huge Iceberg Hiding Under Your Kid's Biggest Struggle
The struggles are kids have can be hard, dysregulating, and cause lots of worry. Understandably so! What's the best way to tackle them? How can we help them make lasting change? In this episode I'm…
5. 5 executive functioning skills that uniquely wired kids struggle with
What if some of the hardest moments with your child aren’t about behavior, motivation, or personality at all?In this episode, I share executive functioning as the next critical piece of the puzzle,…
4. Emotional Regulation 101: What to Do About Meltdowns, Hitting, & Roller Coaster Emotions
What if your child’s big emotions aren’t random… and they’re not a behavior problem either?In this episode, Alisha dives into Emotional Regulation 101—and unpacks why some kids flip from calm to…
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