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"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...
Nancy
Nov 19, 20193 min read


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...
Nancy
Oct 1, 20195 min read


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...
Nancy
Sep 10, 20195 min read


"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....
Nancy
Aug 14, 20193 min read


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...
Nancy
Oct 11, 20183 min read


Discipline and Meltdowns
It’s developmentally appropriate for very young children to have meltdowns when frustrated. It’s also developmentally appropriate for...
Nancy
Oct 2, 20184 min read


Raising a Sensory Smart Child NEW Edition
Award-winning. Best-selling. Loved by parents all around the world. Five-star reviews galore. Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The...
Nancy
Sep 25, 20182 min read


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...
Nancy
Jul 11, 20183 min read


Being Different and Needing Support: 15 Ways to Support Your Unique Child
Whatever our personal qualities are, whether we see them as positive, negative, or neutral, they can lead us to our passions and purpose....

Admin
Apr 19, 20163 min read
Breathing and Meditation to Relax Anxious Children–And You!
Need a quick technique to help your child ease her anxiety? Teach her these simple breathing techniques and practice them together. Then,...

Admin
Dec 15, 20152 min read


Teenagers and Sensory Issues: Special Challenges for a Special Time
Years ago, when I was first thinking about writing a practical guide for parents of kids with sensory processing disorder, I knew I...

Admin
Jul 22, 20155 min read


Being Different and Needing Support: 15 Ways to Support Your Unique Child
Being different can be hard but it can also be wonderful. Everyone is unique, and whatever our unique qualities are, they can lead us to...

Admin
Jun 3, 20153 min read
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