Do you feel like your child survives on GOLDFISH® crackers, chicken nuggets, and air?
There is ALWAYS a reason your child isn’t eating.
You are not to blame for your child’s feeding difficulties. Together, we can use their interests, strengths and cognitive skills to develop a comprehensive plan to advance their skills while remaining connected, confident, and curious.
Are you hungry for successful mealtimes?
Are mealtimes a struggle?
How many times do you leave the table feeling like a failure?
Your friends, family, medical professionals — no one seems to "get" how exhausting and stressful feeding (or trying to feed) a picky eater/selective feeder is.
Feeding your family is hard enough without the added fear and anxiety when you don’t know WHY it’s so hard to get your child to eat.
Do these sound familiar?
They’ll eat when they’re hungry.
I could get them to eat. You’re not trying hard enough.
Just wait and see, they’ll eventually eat.
Feed them what they want, they’ll grow out of it on their own.
If those statements give you a strong gut reaction, you’re not alone. You know they aren’t true.
Kids who are stuck in a pattern of not eating miss out on critical social opportunities that will affect their development for the rest of their lives if they don’t get the help they need now.
TRUST YOUR GUT.
There is a better way, and we can guide you.
All packages include session notes, recordings, curated individualized activity suggestions, and educational handouts from our exclusive Recipe Box of resources.
TASTEBUD TRANSFORMATION
PACKAGE
Our most comprehensive package!
What you get:
Six Face-to-Face Zoom Sessions: ($1200 value)
Every other week sessions for sustained progress and support to:
Identify the main reasons for the feeding difficulties
Develop a strategy to reset the feeding relationship
Learn new sensory and oral motor skills to become a more adventurous eater
Three Video Reviews of Meals/Snacks ($300 value)
Initial, mid-progress, and end of package reviews.
We use our honed observation skills to read your child’s cues, look at the environment, and assess the oral motor, sensory, and developmental skill level your child is able to successfully use for eating during the meal.
We then provide written/video individualized, step-by step actions for you to take to advance your child’s functional skills for feeding.
Three Months Access to Recipe Box Resources ($300 value)
Access to variety of educational and instructional materials to support your child’s feeding journey
24-Hour Response Time ($600 value)
Get program guidance promptly via email.
Daily Voxer Access ($1500 value)
Voxer is a secure voice app where you can upload your questions and get answers directly from Brenda (think walkie-talkie access to your favorite occupational therapist!) This daily support is what will get you through the tough times and help get you unstuck immediately.
NOURISH AND FLOURISH
PACKAGE
Our most popular package!
What you get:
Six Face-to-Face Zoom Sessions ($1200 Value)
Every other week sessions for sustained progress and support to:
Identify the main reasons for the feeding difficulties
Develop a strategy to reset the feeding relationship
Learn new sensory and oral motor skills to become a more adventurous eater
Three Video Reviews of Meals/Snacks ($300 Value)
Initial, mid-progress, and end-of-package reviews.
We use our honed observation skills to read your child’s cues, look at the environment, and assess the oral motor, sensory, and developmental skill level your child is able to successfully use for eating during the meal.
We then provide written/video individualized, step-by step actions for you to take to advance your child’s functional skills for feeding.
Three Months Access to Recipe Box Resources ($300 Value)
Access to a variety of educational and instructional materials to support your child’s feeding journey
48-Hour Response Time to Emails ($300 Value)
Get your questions answered and program guidance promptly via email.
Have questions about which package is right for you?
You want to know that you are doing everything you can for your child.
You have permission to feed your child in the way that works best for your family.
You can rebuild trust and transform your mealtimes into harmonious family moments of connection and acceptance.
You can achieve the confidence to create joyful mealtimes that last a lifetime.
Say goodbye to frustration and anxiety
By investing in our coaching packages, you’ll learn the underlying reasons behind your child's eating habits and have the tools to address them effectively. This means no more enduring well-meaning but misguided advice from friends, family or even medical professionals. Instead, you’ll have the knowledge and support to navigate feeding challenges with grace and resilience.
As you embrace proven tailored strategies for your child's needs, it leads to tangible progress and long-lasting change. With each meal, you witness your child's growth and development, both physically and socially.
You can create a safe space that allows your child’s natural curiosity to emerge. You’ll transform the rigidity and power struggles around your current eating situation into joy-filled, adventurous exploration of foods.
You're not just addressing the immediate challenges of feeding a picky eater — you're investing in your child's long-term well-being and success.
Shift the mindset:
There is nothing wrong with your child.
You are not a failure.
Feeding difficulties happen for many reasons. Once we discover the underlying causes, we can develop a clear path toward successful eating.
Let’s become successful partners in the feeding journey.
We guide you and your child 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.
Get started today. See results immediately.
Success Stories
“She’s come so far with being open to exploration and not feeling pressured to eat. I feel such relief that she isn’t shutting us out anymore. Thank you for your time and advice.“ - Shana, Amy’s mom
You may be asking yourself, “How did Shana and Amy achieve so much in such a short amount of time?”
Through their participation in That Makes Sense OT’s coaching program, they were able to achieve their goals faster because our feeding packages are consistent and comprehensive. Through these two main pillars, we make sure you receive all essential elements within this experience to create real and lasting change.
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“Our son was very restrictive with food choices. He is now eating a bigger variety of foods & more willing to try new foods. He is expanding his diet which makes dinner time easier & more enjoyable for our family.”
Amy V.
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"I like that it’s like family or talking to a friend. I also like how convenient it is - I can just snap a picture or videos and say, 'Does this look right?' and get a quick response."
Emmi C.
That Makes Sense OT
At That Makes Sense OT, we’re not just shaping mealtimes — we’re nurturing a lifetime of healthy eating habits, one connection, one adventure,
and one curiosity-filled bite at a time.
About Brenda
Our founder, Brenda Chilstrom, began her professional journey over 30 years ago wanting connection, joy, and practical solutions for the families she served.
We've seen parents light up with realization, exclaiming, "That makes sense!"
Our name celebrates this moment of clarity, as sometimes something that seems like an inconsequential tweak can be a game changer for a family.
Feeding FAQs
Have more questions?
We’re here to help.
Fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
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We intentionally offer bundled coaching services to ensure you receive all essential elements to create real and lasting change.
This combination is backed by research:
• suggestions for real-life natural environment (your home, daycare, preschool, etc.)
• carryover for all meals (not only therapy meals in a clinic setting)
• effective communication and collaboration
• flexibility to customize your program for your needs
• we make sure to fill in the gaps so things don’t get missed
• achieve goals faster with a higher level of commitment
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Our specialty is in early intervention (babies from 6 months +) up to early elementary years. However, we have had success with younger babies as well as teens. Book a call with your specific questions related to age of your child.
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While we will be able to support you through the diagnosis process and guide you to other professionals who can give a diagnosis, we do not formally diagnose. We have worked with hundreds of families pre-diagnosis and early diagnosis and can successfully implement proven, research-based strategies regardless of diagnosis status.
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No. Coaching services are not a covered service under insurance, leaving flexibility in service provision and earlier assistance not reliant on diagnosis.
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Yes! I frequently work with families in Canada and the UK, as well as the US. I have consulted in Germany and Japan as well.
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As soon we receive payment, you’ll receive a welcome email with all of the details! You’ll be sent an intake and a contract to fill out and a link to schedule your first 1:1 session!
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Yes. To best serve you and keep you on track to make steady progess, your feeding package is active for 90 days following purchase. The Voxer access in the Tastebud Transformation package is accessible for the entire 90 days!
Disclaimer: These offers do not take the place of in-person feeding therapy. They are a lifeline for you to share your struggles and get real time assistance from someone who has worked with hundreds of children with the same struggles as your child. We pledge to help families like yours reconnect, find joy and adventure, and assist children to become the curious little beings they were born to be.