Kids love to make liars out of their parents. Just when you think you have them figured out, they’ll do the total opposite. This is especially true for kids with big sensory needs. You’ll see a pattern of behavior that will have you convinced they’re an avoider, then BAM, they do something that clearly […]
Advocate for Your Special Needs Child: Four Truths to Help You
The average person seems to think there’s something special about special needs parents. I’m constantly hearing, “I just don’t know how you do it!” or “You’re so strong!” I just chuckle to myself because… #1 I do it because my kids need me to do it. And #2 I only seem strong because […]
Dinosaur Sensory Play (and Science Experiments!)
We moms are busy folks. And that’s why we multi-task! As a homeschooling, special needs mom of three boys, I’m always looking to combine sensory play with learning! Thank you Messy Play Kits for sponsoring this post. You’re doing incredible things! If you find yourself always on the hunt for fun, educational AND sensory-friendly activities, […]
Sensory FAQs: Social Issues
What was your most embarrassing moment? Chances are, other people were involved in that situation, otherwise, where’s the embarrassment? Kids with sensory issues often find themselves in embarrassing or awkward social situations. No one wants their kid to be the awkward turtle. It’s painful, and dangerously isolating. Why do so many kids with sensory issues […]
Sensory FAQs: Auditory Avoiders, Seekers and Loud Noises
Imagine a constant barrage of annoying, disturbing and downright painful things being hurled at you all day every day. Pretty upsetting? Want to run for cover? That’s a glimpse of what it’s like for sensory kids that struggle with auditory issues. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy […]
Sensory FAQ: How to Cope as a Parent
“Draining” “Incessant” “Frustrating” “Lonely” “Infuriating” “Defeating” “Consuming” “Exhausting both physically, emotionally, and mentally.” What are these parents describing? How hard it is to be a parent to a child with extreme sensory needs, or SPD. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE. So much of the focus […]
Sensory FAQs: Sleeping Issues and SPD
If there were an award for the “world’s worst sleeper“, my three boys would have taken gold, silver, and bronze. In hindsight, it’s obvious that they all struggled with sensory issues, even as infants. Never able to sleep unless moving in a car, or strapped tightly to my chest. Never able to self soothe. Never […]
Sensory FAQ: Picky Eating
Trying to feed kids these days in complicated. So many rules! Eat lots of fruit. Sugar makes kids wild. Drink milk for calcium. Dairy is the devil. Eat whole grains. Avoid gluten like the plague. Eggs are good, eggs are bad. Fats are bad. Fats are good. You get my point. Even when you settle […]
Sensory FAQ: OTHERS Judgement and Opinions
It stung. Without a word, the other mom at the park made her opinions of my parenting clear. “You’re spoiling them.” could be read clear as day on her face. It crippled. With too many words, my childless sister gave me her thoughts on my parenting failures. “You’re making excuses.” still echos in my […]
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