One of our most precious commodities is time, wouldn’t you agree? When you have a child with special needs, often one of the last things you have is time. Time to think about today or tomorrow. Your time is spent tackling the harried daily responsibilities of life, work, and home. However, finding the time now […]
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. I remember that helpless feeling. I will […]
Sensory FAQ Personal Space and Body Awareness
The touching, the pushing, the in-your-face talking. Some kids really struggle with personal space and body awareness. It can be super annoying, embarrassing, and hurt your child’s chances at making friends. How do sensory needs factor in? And what can you do to help them? Why do they get so close? Kids with sensory issues […]
Why Sensory Bins Help Kids with SPD
Dried beans, rice and flour were all over our living room floor. My husband had just come home from work and asked me in exasperation “Is there a point to these sensory bins?” Sure, they seem to be a lot more work than they’re worth. Most end up being rather messy, or sometimes rejected by […]
The Connection Between Sensory Issues and Nutrition
Inside you’ll find: how diet affects kids with SPD or ASD, as well as practical steps you can take to alleviate some symptoms, despite kids resistance. My boys wouldn’t eat the peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was the “wrong” peanut butter. I caved and gave them cereal. The rest of the afternoon was […]
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 […]
Teach like Charlotte Mason: Everything You Need to Get Started
Inside you’ll find: What the Charlotte Mason homeschool philosophy is and how to dive in without losing your mind! When I first heard about Charlotte Mason in homeschooling circles, I totally misjudge it. First I thought is was akin to unschooling, then I thought it was impossibly rigorous and unobtainable. But thankfully I kept digging […]
24 Days of Christmas Books for Advent
Inside you’ll find Twenty-FIVE Christmas books you can use in your advent traditions. Have you heard of the tradition of wrapping 12 or 24 Christmas books and opening one a day leading up to Christmas? We’re attempting that this year and I AM STOKED! Whether you plan to go all out or you’re looking to […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous Reasons I Homeschool My Kids
Homeschooling is in my blood. I was homeschooled myself so it’s pretty much all I’ve known. But that didn’t stop my blood from running cold as my son’s kindergarten year was fast approaching and the reality of the massive responsibility came crashing in. “What if I hate having to do ‘school’ again?” “What if it’s […]
What Every Dad Needs to Know about SPD
Disorder. Ok, wow. That’s quite a descriptive and discouraging word. Sensory Processing Disorder. Well, now that just sounds bad. So, if you’re a dad reading this, it’s probably because your wife has turned a computer screen toward you, or pointed at her phone and said, “Read this”. I’m also going to assume that you’re a […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 10
- Next Page »
