Motivated OT Mama

Motivated OT Mama Occupational therapist supporting moms and babies with feeding (breast, bottle, solids) and milestone development. In-home & Groups Offerings.

Serving Orland Park, Lyons, & surrounding areas. Schedule free 15 minute intro call, call/text 708-517-0354

09/04/2026

Apparently I can tell you exactly what chapter of life I was in based on my hairstyle 😂

Major life change? New life/motherhood season?

My hair: say less 💇🏻‍♀️

This time we went shorter + darker and honestly… it feels right for this season.

Shoutout to lorena_lumina for always making me feel my best ✨

Please tell me I’m not the only one who processes life changes via a hair appointment 😂

Starting solids group is back for September! If you’ve been looking to start solids and wondering:• What foods do I even...
09/04/2026

Starting solids group is back for September!

If you’ve been looking to start solids and wondering:

• What foods do I even start with?
• Is this gagging or choking?
• Are they eating enough?
• Why does this feel so stressful?

You’re not doing anything wrong.
This stage comes with a lot of unknowns.

That’s exactly why I created my Starting Solids Class.

So you can:

→ Feel confident in what to offer + how
→ Understand what your baby is actually learning
→ Reduce stress at mealtimes
→ Know what to expect as your baby develops feeding skills
→ Actually enjoy this stage

Upcoming Classes:
📅 Friday 9/11 10 AM
📅 Thursday 9/26 5:15 PM

📍 Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL (Lyons)

Whether you’re getting ready to start solids or already in the thick of it and feeling unsure, I’d love to support you.

Comment SOLIDS and I’ll send you the details

👶🏻 Expecting a baby?Join pediatric OT Armi Grace Petersen Armi Grace | Occupational Therapist | Chicago Moms & Babies an...
09/03/2026

👶🏻 Expecting a baby?

Join pediatric OT Armi Grace Petersen Armi Grace | Occupational Therapist | Chicago Moms & Babies and IBCLC Ruth Jameson Orland Park Lactation Care for a relaxed evening designed to help you feel more confident, prepared, and supported heading into postpartum.

We’ll talk about:
✨ Breastfeeding & feeding support
✨ Understanding your baby’s cues & development
✨ Bonding and connection
✨ Realistic postpartum expectations
✨ Practical tools for the early weeks

Ask questions, connect with other expecting parents, and leave with less overwhelm and more confidence.

🍹 Light snacks + mocktails provided
🤍 Registration includes both the birthing parent + support person

📆 September 15th | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Faith United Methodist Church, Orland Park
🎟️ $30 per couple

Because preparing for postpartum matters just as much as preparing for birth.

09/01/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a sign…

…here it is. 😅

If you’ve been wondering whether your baby is ready to start solids, what foods to offer first, whether to try baby-led weaning or purées, what you actually need to buy, or how you’re supposed to know the difference between gagging and choking…

👋 This is your sign to join me for my in-person Starting Solids group.

I’m Armi Grace, a pediatric occupational therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and mom of 3 Armi Grace | Occupational Therapist | Chicago Moms & Babies

I created this group to make starting solids feel a little less like “wait…what am I supposed to do?” and a lot more like “okay, I’ve got this.”

We’ll talk about:
✨ signs of readiness for starting solids
✨ baby-led weaning + purées
✨ gagging vs. choking
✨ high chair positioning + feeding tools
✨ responsive feeding + baby’s cues
✨ making mealtimes work for your actual family

And your baby gets to actually practice eating while you’re there, because sometimes in-person support > another 2:32am Google search.

📍 Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL in Lyons, IL
💌 Comment SOLIDS and I’ll send you the details for the next group.

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And the groups are back for September!Enjoyed my August break, but slowly transitioning back to the usual routines. Woul...
09/01/2026

And the groups are back for September!

Enjoyed my August break, but slowly transitioning back to the usual routines.

Would love to have you at an upcoming group/event or please share with a family that would benefit!

🤱🏽Postpartum & Play Series (✨New Offering!✨)
📆 Wednesdays September 9, 16, 23 at 9:45am
📍 Photography by Angel Palos Hills, IL
$105 Investment

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾Connect & Play
📆 Friday September 11th 10am
📍 Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL Lyons, IL
$10 Investment

🍽️Starting Solids Group Class
📆Friday September 11th 11:30am
📍 Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL in Lyons, IL
$65 Investment

💻Virtual Breastfeeding Prep Class
📆 Sunday September 13th 6pm CST
$50 investment

🤰🏽Expectant Couples Night
📆Tuesday September 15th at 6:30pm
📍 Faith United Methodist Church in Orland Park, IL
$30 Investment

🚶‍♀️The Climb SW Chicagoland Climb Team!
📆 Saturday September 19th at 11:30am
📍Cermak Woods Lyons, IL

🍽️Starting Solids Group Class
📆Thursday September 24th at 5:15pm
📍 Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL in Lyons, IL
$65 Investment

Motherhood is hard, but getting support shouldn’t be ✨💕

Comment “EVENTS” for the 🔗 to join!

Your baby is learning to eat.You’re learning to parent through feeding.BOTH deserve support 🫶Come join an in-person star...
08/28/2026

Your baby is learning to eat.
You’re learning to parent through feeding.

BOTH deserve support 🫶

Come join an in-person starting solids group Le Village Cowork - Old Route 66, Lyons IL in Lyons

Or comment “BLOG” for more parent readiness

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