Structure is not my strong suit. I like to be laid back and flexible. Sometimes it’s the only way I can manage to keep my patience with the chaos surrounding me. But I also long for a bit of a schedule, a plan, an idea of what to expect. So as the new school […]
Building Fine Motor Skills to make Future Handwriting a Snap!
I never thought my primary concern for my preschool son would be his ability to control a pencil and write. Well, after being diagnosed with SPD it became obvious that he struggles with body awareness. I find it most evident in his fine motor skills. I found myself on a quest to find the best […]
Yoga for Kids: A Sensory Input Goldmine!
For a lot of people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the term yoga is… hippies stretching in tight pants. While that’s certainly true, the benefits of yoga cross social and generational lines. As a sensory parent, I’m always looking for FUN ways to give my son sensory input. Yoga is […]
Clean Eating: Where to Begin and How to Not Give Up in the Process
“You are what you eat!” Pretty scary phrase right? We all want to eat healthy food, but there are so many stumbling blocks. Time, money, knowledge, and will power probably top the lists. When our family started our natural living journey a couple years back, I knew food would be the toughest category to tackle […]
We’re Not as Normal as We Look: The Reality of Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
“My son has been diagnosed with something called Sensory Processing Disorder.” This is how so many conversations start when trying to explain my son’s needs and behavior to strangers. It can be an awkward conversation because, to so many on the outside looking in, my son doesn’t seem to have a “Disorder“. A lot of […]
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