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My review of Smartknit Kid’s Seamless Socks was just published here: Thumbs (Or Should We Say Toes) Up For SmartKnitKids. We just love them! In fact, we love them so much we’re wondering what to do with some of our less appealing socks – you know, the ones that cause morning meltdowns. Thus, this Wearing [...]
Have you been told that your child has a sensory processing disorder (SPD)? If so, you may be wondering exactly what that is! October is National Sensory Awareness month, so this is the perfect time to address this topic. I’m going to explain sensory processing disorders to you in the most basic way possible, and [...]
Don’t be fooled by the name. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more about self-regulation than attention. Kids with ADHD often struggle to regulate emotions, activity level and impulses in addition to attention, and may even have difficulty regulating the amount of information their brains process. Most of us can just “tune out” background noise [...]
Did you know that we are half-way through Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month? More importantly, are you struggling with getting some nutrition into your picky eater? Then, you may want to include fruits and vegetables in your child’s sensory diet in the near future. For despite the common reprimand among the general population of [...]
Heading back to school is always a challenge. Being a school teacher for over 15 years, I have a few tricks I’d like to share with you when it comes to helping your child start a new school year on the right foot. Tips for Parents You know your child better than anyone. At Welcome Day I [...]
In New England, it’s been a wet June. This has led some folks to go stir-crazy, peering out their windows at yet another gray day with all hopes of any outdoor activities they had planned dashed. For others, the rain has watered – rather than drowned – opportunities. It has provided a natural tool for [...]
Spring has sprung and with it may come an extra dose of sensory challenges. For some children, seasonal changes in clothing, weather and routine bring just enough extra or unfamiliar input to throw their sensory diets out of whack. Luckily, your nearest sale counter is probably brimming with an economic, effective tool that can help [...]
Sensational Sniffers!!! My 3 boys all have hypersensitive smell, they can smell things long before I can, and I think I have a pretty good sniffer. I usually get asked on a daily basis by one or more or my children “Mommy, whats that smell!!” They cannot tolerate perfumes, air fresheners, cleaners etc… If something [...]
Getting ready for the backyard festivities of summer can be a daunting task when the sensory processing needs of your child, and other children, require your extra consideration. Plan a Well Paced Program Summertime birthdays, barbecues, and seasonal festivals can be a bit easier when you can unleash the bunch on the great outdoors. Still, [...]
