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Nancy
Oct 5, 20184 min read
Sensory Diet Activities Outdoors
A sensory diet is key for helping a child with sensory processing disorder to develop self-regulation skills. Throughout the day,...
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Nancy
Oct 3, 20184 min read
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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Nancy
Sep 29, 20183 min read
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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Nancy
Sep 26, 20182 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...
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Nancy
Aug 2, 20183 min read
Organizing Systems for Children with Sensory Issues
Kids with sensory issues tend to be disorganized, yet the organizational systems set up for them by others often don’t work. Julie...
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Nancy
Jul 26, 20182 min read
Help Your Child Appreciate Their Differences
It is differences that make communities and families strong. If we were all alike, we would be weak as a group. Every family needs a...
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Nancy
Jul 12, 20183 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...
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Nancy
Apr 21, 20184 min read
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
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Nancy
Mar 22, 20183 min read
Handwriting Help Hint for Your Child with Sensory Issues
As a professional writer, I know there’s a big difference between writing and handwriting. When our kids are young and in school,...
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Dec 5, 20173 min read
Ten Great Sensory Smart Toys, Books, and Gifts
Many great Sensory Smart toys, books, and gifts are featured in my Sensory Smarts Shop, but I wanted to highlight here ten of my...
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Nancy
Nov 5, 20173 min read
4 Travel Tips If Your Child Has Sensory Issues
Traveling with your child who has sensory processing issues? Here are 4 tips that can make things go much smoothly as you travel. Travel...
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Nancy
Aug 22, 20174 min read
Organization at School for Students with Sensory Issues
When a child's sensory processing is atypical, her brain is not wired like everyone else's. Kids with SPD process information from the...
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Nancy
Jun 9, 20174 min read
Awards for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
At the end of the school year, when so many kids are receiving prizes, awards, and scholarships, it's important for us to remember that
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Admin
May 26, 20173 min read
Sensory Processing Issues and Subtle Learning Differences
Having sensory processing disorder does not mean a child automatically has a learning disability, or autism for that matter, but it does...
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Admin
Dec 16, 20163 min read
Help Your Child with Sensory Issues During the Holidays
Are you asking yourself, “How do I help my child with sensory issues over the holidays?” Holidays are meant to be joyous and to remind us...
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Admin
Nov 25, 20162 min read
Toys for Kids with Sensory Issues
Toys for kids with sensory issues do not have to cost a lot of money. Here are some ideas for low-cost toys and equipment your child with se
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Admin
Oct 27, 20162 min read
Visual To Do Lists
Kids with sensory processing disorder often have trouble understanding time and sequence without the help of visual supports. One of the...
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Admin
Oct 1, 20161 min read
October SPD Awareness Month Online Conference for Parents
October is SPD Awareness Month and to celebrate, the STAR Institute is offering an Online Conference for Parents and Caregivers. Join me...
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Admin
Aug 23, 20165 min read
Helping Kids with Sensory Issues When They Can’t Go Home
Kids and teens with sensory issues struggle more than neurotypical peers do when it comes to transitions, uncertainty, and...
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Admin
Aug 19, 20161 min read
Sensory Smart Parenting on YouTube
Sensory Smart Parenting requires patience, effective strategies, an understanding of sensory processing disorder and what it means to be...
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