A podcast for parents of uniquely wired kids—kids with sensory needs, ADHD, big emotions, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. 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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26. What I learned about Autism + Behavior (at Sensory Summer Camp)
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 32:46
This week at sensory summer camp, one moment completely changed the direction of my day... and reinforced something I think every parent of a neurodivergent child needs to hear.
When a child melts down, refuses, runs away, or seems completely "noncompliant," what if we're asking the wrong question?
In this episode, I'm sharing two real stories from camp that highlight what was happening underneath the behavior, the surprising sensory tool we reached for in the middle of a meltdown, and why shifting from "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What does my child need right now?" can change everything.
If you've ever felt stuck in power struggles, wondered whether you're helping or making things worse, or just wished someone could explain what's really going on... this episode is for you.
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
25. The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Recipe You Need to Know!
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 27:17
What if one food could help your child feel safe enough to start expanding beyond the handful of foods they currently eat?
In this final episode of our picky eating series, I'm sharing what I call a gateway food, specifically a recipe that helped my own son move from eating one specific brand of chicken nuggets to eventually eating grilled chicken, different proteins, and a much wider variety of foods.
But this episode isn't really about chicken nuggets, although you'll learn exactly how to make them, because they are amazing effective and super tasty. The big takeaway is about understanding why certain foods feel safer to picky eaters, the simple characteristics that make kids more likely to try something new, and how to build bridges from foods your child already eats to foods they've never touched before.
I'll also share why progress often looks very different than parents expect and how to spot the small wins that are actually moving your child forward.
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 it's not because of you're parenting or that they're just difficult.
Learn how to identify these signs yourself and how to start looking at your child's eating through a different lens and why identifying the "why" behind picky eating can completely change your next steps.
If you've ever felt frustrated, confused, or wondered why nothing seems to be working, this episode will help you connect some important dots and give you a clearer path forward.
23. How My Kid Went From Super Picky Eater to Foodie: My 5 Step Plan
Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 39:01
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 if we had just waited for him to grow out of it.
You'll hear the mistakes I see parents make over and over again (through no fault of their own), and the 5-step framework that guided us from surviving mealtimes to actually enjoying them.
If you've ever wondered what's really behind picky eating, or how to help your kid's eating improve, this episode is for you!
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
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22. 7 Quick Sensory Activities to Habit Stack for Regulating Kids
Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 30:21
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 regulation into the moments that are already happening throughout your day using quick sensory “doses” that can help with focus, emotional regulation, transitions, and big behaviors.
You’ll also hear:
Why sensory strategies don’t have to be complicated to work
The idea of “habit stacking” and how parents are using it in everyday life
How movement, deep pressure, vibration, and even hydration can impact the nervous system
Ways to help sensory seekers and easily overwhelmed kids differently
Practical ideas you can start using immediately at home, in the car, during homework, transitions, and more
If your child seems dysregulated often, struggles with transitions, or you’re just trying to make daily life feel calmer and more manageable, this episode will leave you with simple ideas that actually feel doable.
21. ADHD + Nutrition: What the Research Actually Says
Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 35:02
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 about ADHD and nutrition in a practical, parent-friendly way.
We’re talking about:
▶️ elimination diets and anti-inflammatory eating
▶️ food dyes and processed foods
▶️ fish oil and omega-3s
▶️ iron/ferritin and zinc
▶️ vitamin D and magnesium
▶️ what the studies actually show (and what they don’t)
As both a pediatric OT and a mom of a child with ADHD, I know how overwhelming this conversation can feel. One person says nutrition changes everything… another says it doesn’t matter at all.
The truth is much more nuanced.
This episode is NOT about “curing” ADHD or giving you a giant list of supplements to start tomorrow. Instead, I want to help you understand:
- where the evidence is strongest
- which approaches may help some kids
- why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer
- and how to think through these options without fear or pressure
We also talk honestly about sensory-based picky eating, the emotional toll of restrictive diets, how to approach nutrition without all-or-nothing thinking, and why supporting a child’s relationship with food matters too
20. The surprising reasons kids bite and what you can do about it
Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 27:04
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 intense, dysregulated moments, it’s important to know what's actually what’s going on.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really behind biting, and why it’s often not about hurting someone at all. We’re going to look at the 4 underlying drivers that are easy to miss, especially when it feels random or happens so fast you don’t see it coming.
I’ll also walk you through3 foundational strategies you can start using right away to help decrease biting and support your child in a safer, more effective way.
And if you’ve ever felt unsure how to respond in the moment, or like nothing you’ve tried is working consistently this episode is for you!
Want to go deeper on helping your kid with aggression? A new deep dive workshop is happening this week:
19. 5 Tricks for Kids that Hate Getting Their Hair Washed
Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 23:37
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 sensory and neurodivergent kids. Because once you understand why this everyday task feels so overwhelming, everything starts to shift.
We’ll talk about how past experiences, sensory sensitivities, and even hidden systems like the vestibular system can play a bigger role than you might think. And why some kids seem “fine”… until suddenly they’re not.
I’m also sharing 5 simple, practical strategies you can start using right away to make hair washing feel safer, calmer, and more doable for everyone.
If bath time has been a battle, this episode will help you look at it differently—and take the first step toward changing it.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Decrease Aggressive Behaviors Workshop: https://yourkidstable.com/aggressive-behaviors/
Vestibular sensitivity podcast episode
Key Timestamps:
00:00 Why hair washing can turn into a meltdown
01:20 What’s really going on (it’s not just behavior)
03:30 The hidden sensory trigger most parents miss
08:00 Strategy #1 that changes everything fast
12:30 Small tweaks that make a big difference
17:10 The step most parents skip (but matters most)
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18. Kid Stuck in Negative Thinking? Do this Today.
Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 26:24
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 watch.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s often really happening underneath these thought patterns in kids with ADHD, anxiety, sensory needs, and other uniquely wired challenges.
I’m also sharing a simple shift you can start using today to help your child move out of all-or-nothing thinking, build confidence, and feel more emotionally steady.
If your child is hard on themselves, melts down after mistakes, or always expects the worst, this episode will help you see them differently and know where to start next.
Key Timestamps:
02:18 What’s really happening under “I’m bad” thoughts
05:12 The hidden link between ADHD, anxiety, and self-talk
09:45 Why logic doesn’t work in the moment
13:08 The first thing to do before teaching confidence
16:42 A simple script to shift black-and-white thinking
22:05 How to build self-esteem in everyday moments
Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/
17. 3 Steps for When Your Too Dysregulated to Help Your Kid
Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 27:41
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 we're falling short, what to do about the dysregulation you feel, and 3 simple steps you can start today!
We'll also talk about why neurodivergent parents may feel more dysregulation. There's hope, tune it to get started.
Key Timestamps:
02:23 Regulation and nervous system
09:17 Three steps to start
13:05 Notice your dysregulation
16:54 Use a calming tool
22:17 Fill your cup daily
24:52 Slow down and recharge
26:33 Encouragement and next support
Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
13:33 – Vibration & fidgets
18:25 – Movement for regulation
25:08 – Why water helps regulate
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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
If your child struggles with ADHD, emotional regulation, hyperactivity, attention, sleep, or picky eating, this conversation will give you a grounded place to start.
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
26:54 Encouragement and next steps
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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
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Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.
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