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 Issues FAQ: Picky Eating
Inside you’ll find: Some very practical, achievable, and creative ideas to help you enrich the diet and ease the mealtime struggles of your sensory kid. Trying to feed kids these days is complicated. So many rules! Eat lots of fruit. Sugar makes kids wild. Drink milk for calcium. Dairy is the devil. Eat whole grains. […]
Sensory Issues FAQ: OTHERS Judgement and Opinions
Inside you’ll find: Encouragement to help you have confidence as a sensory parent 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 as clear as day on her face. It felt crippling. With too many words, my childless sister […]
Sensory Issues FAQ: Big Emotions, Anxiety and Impulse Control
Emotions run HIGH in a sensory household. Long after the “terrible twos” and long before hitting the teen years, the drama is still intense. But why??? What is it about sensory processing disorder that causes big emotions, like anxiety or impulse control issues like rage? Every brain, in order to function properly needs sensory input. […]
Sensory Issues FAQ: Helping Siblings Understand SPD
It’s THE most common complaint I get from sensory parents. Others. Others just don’t understand or even believe your child has sensory needs. This opposition can come from teachers, coaches, neighbors, strangers, and unfortunately, even family. (We’ve got a WHOLE post written by MY husband to YOUR husband about sensory processing disorder. Check it out […]
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