Parents often tell me their child eats fine at home and comes back with a full lunchbox every day. That is not stubbornness and it is not a lie. The food did not change. The room did. Geena Schmidt, MS, OTR/L, on why the cafeteria beats a sensory-sensitive eater, and what to do about it.

Bladder leaks aren’t defiance or laziness. They’re often a sign that a child is still learning how to recognize internal body cues. Learn how interoception impacts bathroom routines—and how pelvic floor–informed occupational therapy can help.