Turning Anxiety into Appetite for Selective Eaters

Free mini-course September 10-20th

Nurture Their Trust,
Watch Their Tastes Grow

Imagine replacing the anxious, stress-filled mealtime struggles with secure, nurturing relationships that naturally spark your child’s curiosity for food.

Our free mini-course is your first step to transform mealtime tension into peaceful connection. Learn proven strategies and practical tips that will help your child move from anxious to adventurous, all while you lovingly support them on their feeding journey.

Ready to create a positive change? Sign up now and start turning anxiety into appetite—one bite at a time.

Inside the Turning Anxiety into Appetite mini course you’ll learn to:

  • Recognize signs of anxiety and sensory overwhelm in your child, so you can address the root causes of picky eating.

  • Use sensory techniques to help your child feel safe and engaged during mealtimes, making eating a more enjoyable experience.

  • Build a trusting relationship that encourages curiosity, rather than relying on pressure or external rewards to get your child to eat.

  • Apply a holistic approach that considers emotions, sensations, and thoughts, giving your child the support they need to develop lasting feeding skills.

Features and Awards

Hi, I’m Brenda.

As an award-winning pediatric occupational therapist and feeding specialist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping children and families navigate the tricky world of feeding. I’m passionate about making mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable for both you and your child.

Through years of experience and specialized training, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how anxiety and sensory challenges can affect a child’s relationship with food. My goal is to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to support your child in feeling safe, curious, and confident at the table.

I believe in a holistic approach that considers not just what your child eats, but how they engage and explore food. By nurturing your relationship while building trust around food, we can work toward making mealtimes a positive experience for your family.

Before working with Brenda, I always had so much guilt that I wasn’t doing enough for my toddler. Her reflux symptoms made it so hard to figure out how to feed her. As we worked to figure out her hunger cues, we were able to address all aspects of her growth, nutrition and functional skills. Brenda showed me how my daughter’s play skills could be used to encourage participation in feeding activities. We were able to help her become a lot less anxious during mealtimes. Brenda was the voice of reason we needed in a time of intense stress and discouragement. She helped me and encouraged me just as much as she helped my daughter gain skills. I will always be grateful for her compassion and expertise.

Lindsay, mom to R, age 19 months

FAQs

  • The mini-course is ten days long. It includes:

    • 4 live trainings

    • 2 live Q&A sessions

    • a private Facebook page

    • and much much more!

  • Yes! Replays will be posted in the private Facebook group and will be available through September 21st.

  • Stayed tuned for emails and check the Facebook group for updates and the calendar of events.

  • Send us an email to hello@thatmakessenseot.com or a DM on Facebook and we'll try to help you troubleshoot so you don't miss a thing!

  • Yes! Our signature program, The Eating with EASE Academy is launching this fall. We'll be sharing some sneak peeks into the program during the mini-course and we would love to have you join us within the academy. Your participation in the mini-course is completely free and we are so excited to get to know you!

  • No, the information provided in this free mini-course is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice or consultation with a medical provider, healthcare professional, or feeding expert. The content is general in nature and may not be tailored to your specific family situation. That Makes Sense OT is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury that may result from using the information in this mini-course. For personalized guidance, we recommend consulting with a qualified professional.

  • It is 100% free--seriously! I am passionate about helping kids develop more confidence and curiosity for eating, and there are so many families who are struggling. At the end of the mini-course, I'll be introducing my new signature program, The Eating with EASE Academy. Even if you aren't interested in joining, you'll still walk away with practical tips that you can implement right away. This is about delivering value, not sales gimmicks.

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