“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 […]
The Best Sensory Swings and Their Benefits
Inside you’ll find: The benefits of sensory swings, what swings are best for different sensory needs, and the best sensory swings for every need. When your child has sensory needs, it can be hard to know what sensory activities and tools will be the most beneficial without breaking the bank. While there are plenty 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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