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    Self-Regulation and Sensory Issues
    Admin
    • Nov 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    Self-Regulation and Sensory Issues

    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...
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    "Kids Do Well If They Can" So Let's Support Them in Doing So
    Nancy
    • Nov 20, 2019
    • 3 min

    "Kids Do Well If They Can" So Let's Support Them in Doing So

    “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...
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    Sensory Friendly Clothing and Why Shirts That Give Big Hugs Can Help
    Nancy
    • Oct 1, 2019
    • 6 min

    Sensory Friendly Clothing and Why Shirts That Give Big Hugs Can Help

    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...
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    Self-Regulation at School
    Nancy
    • Sep 10, 2019
    • 5 min

    Self-Regulation at School

    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...
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    "Help me understand" Conversations with Kids Who Have Sensory Issues
    Nancy
    • Aug 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    "Help me understand" Conversations with Kids Who Have Sensory Issues

    Kids with sensory issues can be quirky, frustrating, and even delightful—and for sure, their behaviors can sometimes confuse us parents....
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    Sensory Processing Issues versus Sensory Processing Disorder
    Nancy
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 3 min

    Sensory Processing Issues versus Sensory Processing Disorder

    What's the difference between sensory processing issues and sensory processing disorder? As Lindsey Biel and I described in our book...
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    What Is Sensory Smart Parenting?
    Nancy
    • May 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    What Is Sensory Smart Parenting?

    "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...
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    Discipline and Teaching Self-Regulation Skills
    Nancy
    • Oct 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    Discipline and Teaching Self-Regulation Skills

    Kids need discipline, but what exactly does "discipline" mean? The word comes from a Latin root meaning "to teach," so "discipline" does...
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    Discipline and Meltdowns
    Nancy
    • Oct 3, 2018
    • 4 min

    Discipline and Meltdowns

    It’s developmentally appropriate for very young children to have meltdowns when frustrated. It’s also developmentally appropriate for...
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    Raising a Sensory Smart Child, What Is New
    Nancy
    • Sep 29, 2018
    • 3 min

    Raising a Sensory Smart Child, What Is New

    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...
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    Three Questions to Ask Your Anxious Child
    Nancy
    • Jul 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    Three Questions to Ask Your Anxious Child

    Kids with sensory processing disorder often are anxious because of their sensory processing differences—and their SPD can worsen any...
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    Sensory Issues, Smells, and Essential Oils
    Nancy
    • Apr 21, 2018
    • 4 min

    Sensory Issues, Smells, and Essential Oils

    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
    1,681 views0 comments

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