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Hatred of Sound? A Teenager Asks
So many children have not been properly treated for their sensory issues when they were little. So they are left to address these issues on their own. Here is a teenager that, although he is having problems, doesn’t talk to his parents about it… which is probably not an isolated issue. Parents, if you have older kids, think about what they may be experiencing.
Weekend Sensory Craft: Yarn Heart Cards for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a good sensory activity for the weekend? With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to make these yarn heart cards. It gives your kids lots of fine motor practice and the pride of giving someone a card made from the heart.
Why Sensory Play is Important for Preschoolers
Sensory play is an integral part of being a toddler. But it’s also an integral part of being a sensory kid. While many people look at toddler play as just playing, we in the sensory community understand it’s an important way for our kids to learn how to approach and manage the world around them
Soda Pop Head
Book: Soda Pop Head
Amazon Description: Recommended for Grades K-6. His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him Soda Pop Head. Most of the time he is pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lesters dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to loosen the top and cool down before his fizz takes control. Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It s a must for the home or classroom. Paperback, 32 pages. Book Excerpt: There goes Lester. Watch him fester. His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz. His face turns red. Hes a Soda Pop Head. You just never know when Lester will blow. His cap will go flying. If it hits you, youll be crying, so you’d better stay away from Lester today!
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When You Feel Your Temper Rising
Having an SPD kid can really test your patience. On so many boards I see parents who are feeling bad for yelling at their kids… but we’re all human and sometimes don’t have the reserves left.
Here’s a piece from one of my favorite parenting blogs — Aha! Parenting by Dr. Laura Markham. I discovered her early on and am a big fan.
Kenza Braiga Temper 7 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Dad Less Likely To Reach Out To Other Dads For Support
On many sensory sites, we talk about our kids from the mom’s perspective. But what about all of the dads out there? There’s a reason there aren’t many men on these sites. Dads, tell us you’re out there!!!
Dads less likely to reach out to other dads for support
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Planning A Sensory Christmas
“I break my holiday planning down by creating 10 separate days of sensory centered activities that keep the holidays calm. I try very hard to keep the fun in the holidays! If you focus in on avoiding holiday traditions because of sensory concerns, the holiday season will be extremely stressful for you and your family.” – Sensory Seeking Traditions
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Candy Cane Sensory Bin
Looking for a great sensory activity for this holiday season? There’s a bunch on our Christmas Sensory Activities Pinterest board.
Candy Can Sensory Bin with Peppermint Rice
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