The Toto Teaches™ series is a family affair—from our hearts to yours. Lovingly illustrated by Rachel's mother, Barbara, and created by the PT, OT, and SLP Trinamic Trio™ team at NewDay Child Coaching with 39+ years of combined pediatric experience, these books bring professional expertise and family warmth into your home. In Toto Loves Tacos , mealtime becomes an adventure! Follow Toto and his family as they navigate dinners together—where trying new foods takes courage, big feelings are welcome, and every small step counts. Toto is learning to be brave with foods that are new to him, and his family is right there beside him with patience and love. More Than a Mealtime Story If your child pushes away unfamiliar foods, gets overwhelmed at the table, or has big reactions to new textures, tastes, or smells...you're not alone, and neither is Toto. What looks like "picky eating" may be your child telling you something important about how they're processing the world around them. Toto Loves Tacos gently offers: Clues to Notice — What your child's responses to food might tell you about their sensory experience and readiness - Feelings Are Welcome — Shows children it's OK to have big feelings about food, building emotional safety at the table - Mealtime Confidence — Toto builds bravery one small step at a time, modeling that trying new foods is a journey - Communication at the Table — Language-rich scenes supporting how families talk about food and feelings together - Sensory-Feeding Awareness — Insights from pediatric OT and SLP on how children explore food through all their senses From "Wait and See" to Watch AND Support™ at the Table Created by Rachel May, MA CCC-SLP, Amanda R. Ferigan, OTR, and Dr. Amber M. Fetter, PT, Toto Loves Tacos empowers you to notice the clues your child is giving you, understand what they may mean, and feel more confident at every meal. Perfect For: Families navigating mealtime challenges with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0–5) - Children who are cautious, selective, or sensory-sensitive eaters - Caregivers wanting to understand the "why" behind mealtime behaviors - Early intervention professionals and pediatric feeding therapists Whether your child dives into new foods or needs time to warm up, Toto Loves Tacos meets your family where you are. No pressure. No timelines. Just a warm, expert-informed story that reminds everyone...bravery comes in all sizes. Part of the Toto Teaches™: Whole-Child Series — designed by pediatric therapists, illustrated with love by Barbara, made to help you Become the expert for your child™ . About the Authors The Toto Teaches™ series is a family affair—from our family, with love, to yours. Created by the expert team at NewDay Child Coaching and lovingly illustrated by Rachel's mother, Barbara, these books blend 39+ years of combined pediatric therapy experience with the kind of warmth that only comes from a family who truly cares about yours. Rachel Lynn May, MA, CCC-SLP — Speech-Language Pathologist since 2004, founder and CEO of NewDay Child Coaching, with over 20 years of experience supporting infants, toddlers, and their families. Amanda Rae Ferigan, OTR — Occupational Therapist practicing since 2006, specializing in sensory processing and whole-child development. Dr. Amber Michelle Fetter, PT, DPT — Pediatric Physical Therapist with 7+ years of experience helping families build strong foundations through movement and connection.