Unlock your child’s full food potential:

A step-by step guide

Are you exhausted from mealtime battles?

You can end the constant food frustration by using a few consistent strategies.

My comprehensive FREE 17 page guide offers practical steps to expand your child's palate, reduce anxiety, and transform mealtime chaos into harmony.

Now is the time to rediscover the joy of stress-free mealtimes.

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 opportunities that will affect their development for the rest of their lives if they don’t get the help they need now.

The truth is this:
If you feel like you need support…

you need support!

What you’ll learn:

In this guide, you'll learn the practical strategies and proven technics to:

  • Introduce new foods: Easy and effective methods to expand your family's palate

  • Encourage food exploration: Fun activities and tips to make trying new foods exciting

  • Track progress: Simple ways to monitor your journey, even when progress is slow

  • Celebrate small accomplishments: Creative ideas to recognize every step forward

About Brenda

Hi, I’m Brenda Chilstrom, a pediatric occupational therapist and feeding specialist. Guiding families like yours through feeding and sensory challenges with compassion, curiosity, and practical strategies is my purpose.

“That makes sense!” isn’t just the name of my business; it’s that moment when everything clicks.

I’m here to help you understand the “why” behind your child’s difficulties and transform power struggles into moments of connection and curiosity.

Mealtimes are supposed to be a place for connection.

You can rebuild trust and transform your mealtimes into harmonious family moments of connection and acceptance. 

You have permission to feed your child in the way that works best for your family.

You can achieve the confidence to create joyful mealtimes that last a lifetime.

Success Stories

  • "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.

  • “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.

  • "I was skeptical at first, but Brenda's video mentoring program exceeded my expectations. She understands the struggles of picky eaters and provided tailored advice for my child. The techniques she taught me have made a world of difference in our mealtimes. Now, my child is more willing to try new foods and the stress around mealtime has vanished.

    Jasmine L.

  • “My child is more adventurous, and our family meals are less stressful. We are so grateful to Brenda for teaching our child a positive approach to difficult foods.”

    Priyanka H.

At That Makes Sense OT, we believe in creating a world where families are connected through love and acceptance, and where all children are flourishing and becoming the curious, adventurous little beings they were born to be.

Copyright 2025-Brenda Chilstrom

Brenda Chilstrom, OTR/L

Founder of That Makes Sense OT