The country is starting to open back up, but not everything is back to normal. Not by a long shot. One new staple in 2020 life is the mask. While people rage over the politics and science behind masks, parents of kids with sensory issues have an added challenge… Can you even get your child […]
Advantages of Homeschooling Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
“What’s that mean?” exclaimed every single kid I met during grade school. “It means my mom teaches me at home.” I’d respond, waiting for the predictable follow up question. “So do you get to wear your pajamas all day long???” Homeschooling was literally unheard by most of my peers back in the nineties. Who woulda […]
Teaching a Sensory Kid How to Swim
As a lifeguard in high school, I literally taught hundreds of kids to swim. The tough cases were always giving to me. I didn’t meet my match until I tried to teach a child who shared my DNA. My son and his sensory issues seemed to be the one kid who I would fail to […]
Effective and Versatile Sensory Toys Every Single Home Should Have
When I first walked into the occupational therapists “sensory gym”, my mouth hung opened. The large expanse was full of all sorts of multicolored equipment from floor to ceiling. Not only were my kids eager to play while getting their sensory needs met, I wanted to join in too (that’s how crazy inviting and fun […]
Getting Sensory Needs Met While Sheltering in Place
“Literally bouncing off the walls.” That’s what happens when your sensory kids try and get their needs met during a global pandemic. Tell me I’m not alone. The Need The COVID-19 disease has turned the world upside down. Sadly, it has presented sensory kids with some unique challenges to overcome as well. Occupational therapy is […]
Sensory Toys for Anxiety (From Auditory to Vestibular!)
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 […]
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