Inside you’ll find: How anxiety is related to sensory issues and the best sensory toys for anxiety that will bring relief. Maybe you’re parent #1: Your child is battling anxiety and it’s taking over their life. Maybe you’re just starting to hear about weighted blankets and other sensory tools that can help lessen anxiety. Or […]
Why Your Kids Hates Socks! Understanding Tactile Defensiveness
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! (Scroll to the bottom to get a coupon code for 20% off socks your tactile avoider will LOVE!) I swear I spend 10% of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sensory Activities for a Sensory Body Sock
“You have to get me one of these for Christmas!” my baby-boomer mom exclaimed. What has her so excited that she can’t stop playing with her grandson’s sensory tool? It’s called a body sock and while it looks mighty strange, it is a barrel of laughs, and more importantly, sensory input! Shout out to Everyday […]
When Sensory Kids HATE the Outdoors
Wind… Wet grass… Wasps. Snow… Sunshine… Sweaters. These and so many other things can keep sensory kids from wanting to go outside. But the great outdoors is a treasure trove of beneficial sensory input that will actually help kids overcome their sensory aversions. How can you help a kid with SPD enjoy the outdoors, for […]
Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Kids with Sensory Issues
Inside you’ll find: the incredible benefits of weighted blankets for kids with SPD or other sensory issues. We all have that one friend. You know, the one that just gives exceptional hugs. Those hugs are just the right firmness and radiate love and warmth. That’s kinda what a weighted blanket feels like. And there’s science […]
Sensory Play with Sitting Spots
“How are you guys ever going to learn if you keep bouncing off the walls?” My nerves were fried but I knew there was more school to get done before we could call it a day. I also knew my kids have genuine sensory needs that need to be met… Scroll to the bottom for […]
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