I’ve learned so much since starting on a sensory journey with my son almost 7 years ago. I learned about sensory integration, sensory toys, sensory products, and more! But the biggest ongoing takeaway for me is how I go about parenting and peopleing. That’s right, I said peopleing! Whether or not I’m using it correctly,Continue reading “A Sensory Education”
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Visit Santa Online
During the 2020 Holiday Season, I got to interview the one and only Santa Clause on the Dillo’s Diz Podcast. With still so much uncertainty surrounding us, it was a comfort to be speaking with someone so magical. Aside from the huge honor of interviewing him, we were also chatting about VisitSantaOnline.com, where families couldContinue reading “Visit Santa Online”
World Mental Health Day
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to makeContinue reading “World Mental Health Day”
The Importance of Play
If you’re a parent than you know that playing is one of the most important things children can do. There are so many benefits and it’s so beneficial to your child’s developement. Once the school year begins and extracurricular activities ramp up, sometimes it’s hard to make time to just play. It’s easy to getContinue reading “The Importance of Play”
How Does Sensory Processing Affect Sleep?
Taken from The Out-Of-Sync Child: Falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up may be problematic The child with SPD may need an unusually long afternoon nap, or she may never nap even if exhausted. Because a sleep disorder is often caused be a separation problem, she may want to sleep with her parents She mayContinue reading “How Does Sensory Processing Affect Sleep?”
30 Day Writing Challenge | Day 13 Update
I have a confession to make. I have missed one day of my writing challenge. That day, was yesterday. On Thursday, I went away for a few days and made sure to schedule blogs so I didn’t miss anything. Only to come home Sunday and then needing Monday to recover. I have decided that IContinue reading “30 Day Writing Challenge | Day 13 Update”
Walking, Listening and Breathing
Two springs ago, my husband and I started going on walks while the kids were at school. We did it just as a way to get out, enjoy the nice weather and didn’t have a goal in mind. Once the summer and fall came, I missed walking. What I hadn’t realized is that walking hadContinue reading “Walking, Listening and Breathing”
Back to School Haircuts
The other day I took both of my kids to get haircuts. Who doesn’t need a fresh new cut for school, right?! My 9 year old has never been thrilled with haircuts but he is able to sit through them now. He did seem to get himself stuck in a cycle of hair falling onContinue reading “Back to School Haircuts”
Day 1 | 30 Day Writing Challenge
Today is August 31, 2023 and I am about to start a 30 Day Writing Challenge. Wouldn’t it make more sense to start on September 1? Yes! BUT I am giving myself the advice that I would give someone else: Just Start! Time has flown by in the last 9 years of being a momContinue reading “Day 1 | 30 Day Writing Challenge”
The After School Eruption
I remember reading awhile back that children often keep a cap on their emotions during a school day and by the time they get home, the cap pops off. They know they’re in a safe and caring environment. They’re in a familiar place. They can now just be themselves. My son is now 9, myContinue reading “The After School Eruption”
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