Inside you’ll find: An explanation of tactile defensiveness and how the brain get along with your child’s body, all while finding the perfect sock so you can get out the door! I swear I spend 10% of my waking hours trying to get my kids shoes on! My boys are highly distractable. They misplace their […]
How to Stock a Calm Down Bin: Sensory Calming Toys
Inside you’ll find: What to put in a calm down bin, a travel sensory bin, and in a calm down corner or area. Sensory calming toys galore! When kids are having a meltdown, they need us to equip them with resources to help regain control. When you’re in the middle of a sensory meltdown, it […]
How to Avoid Meltdowns After School
Inside you’ll find: Tips for avoiding meltdowns that tend to happen after school. “But he’s so well-behaved at school! He’s quiet, and follows directions, and never gives us any trouble!” declared the teacher who isn’t know to be a liar. Yet, I didn’t understand how this teacher could be describing the same kid! My kid […]
How to Make DIY Sensory Bottles (A MUST for Sensory Meltdowns)
Have you ever wondered how to make a DIY sensory bottle? Are you curious about the benefits of sensory bottles? Sensory bottles are popular with parents of kids with sensory processing differences for good reason. They help calm the senses and avoid meltdowns while still being inexpensive and easy to make! This post contains affiliate […]
Fine Motor Skills for Sensory Kids
When people think of kids with sensory needs, they often think of kids who can’t handle loud noises, can’t stand tags and seams on their clothing, or maybe they think of the child who can’t hold still in class. While these are classic manifestations of sensory needs, sensory processing affects so much more than we […]
Guest Room/Office Makeover
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape®. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m a big believer that paint is a DIY home owners best friend! There’s nothing else that can totally transform a room like a fresh coat of paint and still stay within a tight budget. Our family is […]
Math Sensory Activities
So if you know anything about me, it’s likely that you know I don’t get along with “the Maths”. They’re obstinate. They chafe my type B personality. They “do not spark joy”. But as you might also know, I homeschool three boys… who ALL have to learn Math. Somehow. I’m telling you, cold sweats over […]
The Sensory Needs Behind Chewing
Inside you’ll find: Practical, useful solutions for Orally Sensitive children to find an outlet for their needs. Chewing your fingernails. Chomping on your lips. Compulsive biting. A lot of sensory kids use their mouths to get sensory input. The mouth is a treasure trove of sensory receptors. Sensory input is a real need, not an […]
Summer Sensory Play
Summers offer lots of opportunities for sensory activities and fun! Less structure, more daylight, more outside time, more freedom! Sensory parents know that kids need regular sensory activities and input to help their brains and bodies regulate. But sometimes it can be hard to keep things fun and exciting! That’s where a Messy Play […]
On the Go Sensory Tools
Have you seen images on Pinterest of fully stocked, gorgeous sensory gyms? Do you drool when you see pictures of parents that have built climbing walls and monkey bars in their kids’ bedrooms? This incredible DIY climbing wall from my friend Dyan is all the heart eyes!!! Check out her climbing wall tutorial HERE. […]
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