Nurture curiosity and harmony for feeding
You can accomplish…
Adventurous exploration of foods
Peaceful mealtimes
Smoother transitions
Fewer sensory meltdowns
Are you ready to give up the power struggles and find peace again so your child will eat better? We can help!
“As an occupational therapist specializing in feeding and sensory processing, I teach parents easy-to-implement strategies so you can develop confidence in your abilities to become the chaos-tamer and feed even the pickiest of eaters.”
Brenda Chilstrom, OTR/L
Founder, That Makes Sense OT
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Created by occupational therapist, feeding specialist and Founder of That Makes Sense OT, Brenda Chilstrom
We help families who feel drained by power struggles, whether due to feeding concerns or because of sensory dysregulation.
By learning how to reconnect and build trust in the relationship, we help to create a safe space where your child can become the curious, adventurous little being they were always meant to be.
Here’s how we can help:
Sensory Coaching
When you are struggling with sensory challenges like meltdowns, difficulty transitioning, and difficulty participating in social opportunities.
Feeding Coaching
When you are desperate to get your child to eat more than a handful of foods, and you are concerned with sensory, motor, nutrition and growth.
TableTime Video Mentoring
When you just need a QUICK WIN along your feeding journey. This is for you if you are not sure where to get started or just need a little tweak to get back on track.
At That Makes Sense OT:
We believe in curiosity over compliance.
We are neurodiverse-affirming.
We believe in a strengths-based approach.
Mealtimes are supposed to be a place for connection. We can help you rebuild bridges and transform your mealtimes into harmonious, family units of connection and acceptance.
What sets us apart:
Expertise in many feeding and sensory approaches
Customized action plans with proven results
Holistic perspective
Play-based activities
Collaborative partnerships
Accessible support when you need it the most
Compassion and understanding above everything else
Meet Mason and Madison
"The twins both had multiple feeding and sensory issues.
I, as a mother, now know exactly what sensory activities will help to regulate each of them, since they respond to sensory input differently.
Both twins have expanded their diets and no longer gag at every meal.
Brenda has a huge knowledge base and is skilled at what she does. She gave me hope, and she gave my twins a future."
- Terry H.
Let’s become successful partners in the feeding journey.
We guide you and your children to feel safe, seen and heard so you can transform your mealtime power struggles and become harmonious, resilient families held together with love, acceptance and hope.