When we look at a child who is deeply upset and having a tantrum or meltdown, we tend to say, "That child is struggling with self-control...

Looking for ways to help your child be less anxious? What about ways to become less anxious yourself? When it comes to stressors, do you w...

“She needs to make better choices if she’s going to remain on the team.” “He chose not to cooperate in school today.” Do the adults in yo...

Too loose, too tight, wrong fit—kids with sensory issues can be very resistant to clothing that doesn’t feel right on their body. When a ...

The smell of new markers, the feel of new back-to-school clothes, the sight of new kids and adults bustling about in the school building—...

Kids with sensory issues can be quirky, frustrating, and even delightful—and for sure, their behaviors can sometimes confuse us parents. ...

What's the difference between sensory processing issues and sensory processing disorder? As Lindsey Biel and I described in our book Rais...

"What did you eat for lunch?" "Green pepper slices." "And—?" "Milk." No, my son wasn't on a restrictive diet. He is a selective eater who...

Kids need discipline, but what exactly does "discipline" mean? The word comes from a Latin root meaning "to teach," so "discipline" does ...

It’s developmentally appropriate for very young children to have meltdowns when frustrated. It’s also developmentally appropriate for old...

What is new about Raising a Sensory Smart Child? My coauthor, Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, and I did a video conversation, which you can find bel...

Kids with sensory processing disorder often are anxious because of their sensory processing differences—and their SPD can worsen any anxi...

Smells have a biochemical effect on the brain. Lindsey Biel and I wrote in our award-winning book Raising a Sensory Smart Child, “When we’re