Super Sensory Gifting Guide
Well first off, I'm not sure where the ENTIRE month of November went - but here we are, days away from Thankgsiving and I feel like I'm still sitting in my day-after-Halloween-candy-hangover. I'm writing this way past my bedtime. But I'm sitting alone in my quiet...
Halloween Hangover
*(Halloween isn't celebrated universally. Anticipation and excitement are universal in the way they can potentially impact our littles with sensory integration challenges, however. My hope is that whether or not you connect with Halloween you're able to relate this...
Stop! Go! Let’s Talk Impulse Control!
Everyone has difficulty with impulse control from time to time. Imagine a jar of freshly baked cookies on the counter—do you take 1, 3 or 6? Or when you are running late on your drive to work and seem to hit every single red light. Are you cool as a cucumber? Or out...
Therapy for You, Therapy for Me
Shortly after learning that Fletcher likely had a sensory processing disorder, we got him evaluated by an occupational therapist through a clinic recommended by our pediatrician. It was the worst experience I’ve ever had with therapy. But also one of my most...
Two Dysregulated Kids and a Dysregulated Mom – WELCOME TO THE BIG TOP!
You know that saying, “a few clowns shy of a circus?” Well today we WERE the circus. Whistling, crying, cheering, trampoline stunts, acrobatics and all. We were just missing those waxy orange peanuts and the smell of fresh popcorn. Both boys had therapy at the same...
Resources to the Rescue: Making SPD Make Sense
I had two books sitting on my nightstand for almost 2 years. I would pick them up occasionally - especially when things felt especially hard. But there was such a gap in between readings that I’d have to start all over. I was torn between my hunger for any and all...
Meltdown Mystery: Sensory or Behavioral?
Meltdowns of any kind are hard on kids and caregivers, but especially when they happen frequently. When meltdowns occur, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if the root cause is sensory or behavioral. It is typical for children to experience both types of...
Find Your People
We are fortunate to have a village of loving, supportive family members and close friends who lift us up when we need it and love our babies unconditionally just like we do. They work hard to understand our life without judgement and we wouldn’t know what to do...
Visual Schedule – The Real MVP!
Over time, we've realized which tools work for us for easing transitions and making our days run as smoothly as possible. The first week of school was a good reminder. Last week there were two front runners that helped reduce morning anxiety and the need for...
Anxiety, Anticipation and Mindfulness
I think I’ve always struggled with anxiety on some level, but it has really reared its ugly head the last few years as we’ve ramped up our sensory processing journey. Having so many unpredictable elements in our lives has given my anxiety a serious platform. And to...