Inside you’ll find: A peek behind the curtain into what are the indirect causes and motivations of your sensory child’s social struggles. 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 […]
Sensory Issues FAQs: Sleeping Struggles 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 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. […]
Symptoms of SPD: When to Worry about Sensory Issues
Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach, a gut instinct deep down that tells you something isn’t quite right with your child’s behavior? There have been little clues and symptoms that there might be a sensory issue at play but you’re just not sure what to do with your suspicions. Scroll to the bottom for a VIDEO […]
The Science Behind Sensory Activities: Don’t Miss These Benefits
Inside you’ll find: How kids benefit from sensory activities and why every adult should take the time and effort to make sensory play a priority. Pure terror. Eye rolls. Blank stares. I’ve seen all these reactions when I mention sensory bins or sensory play activities. I get it. They take time and effort. They can […]
The Ultimate List of Sensory Toys for Autistic Children on the Planet
Inside you’ll find: the best sensory toys for autistic children and those with sensory processing disorder. As a parent of a child with autism or sensory processing disorder, all our toys need to serve a double purpose. Finding toys that get your child the sensory input they crave can be difficult. Finding irresistibly fun […]
8 Unbelievably Fun, Calming Sensory Activities for Free or Cheap
Inside You’ll Find: Crazy simple, calming sensory activities that won’t break the bank or take much prep. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to my friend Erin! We’ve known each other via the world wide web for a while now and we connected over our sons’ mutual sensory issues. She runs a great blog at […]
Sensory Issues FAQs: Oral Seekers/Helping a Child who Chews on Everything!
Inside You’ll Find: Advice for Oral Sensory Seekers ie A Child Who Chews on EVERYTHING! Kids put everything in their mouths. It’s supposed to be just a stage. But what’s going on when older kids refuse to give up the habit or regress back to it? And how should they cope? When kids (and adults) […]