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How to Avoid Being Taken Hostage by Kids’ Demands
...out of control and need to control something. Having some control helps them feel less anxious inside. (This anxiety can be related to emotional or sensory sensitivity, or some other...
Painfully Shy: A Promising Story of Facing One Child’s Social Anxiety
...and/or insecure Children that resist participating in social situations may be sensitive to the sensory stimulation of new people or groups. Or they may be insecure about what they will do or say and...
When Parenting Seems About to Boil Over
...he was very delayed in all areas during his first year of development and also struggled with many sensory difficulties. From the onset, our parenting included lots of prayer, searching...
It’s Not Defiance—It’s Science!
...bounces!” FREE Sensory Questionnaire Wondering if your child is a little “extra” curious or seems particularly sensitive & intense? Check out this short questionnaire to learn more about your child!...
Here’s How to Seize the Opportunity When Your Child Feels Distant
...for you. You are not alone. A good friend of ours had young children wired similarly to our children: intense, hypersensitive to sensory experiences, and exceptionally active. It was hard,...
How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)
...to Hear” ahead of time and ask if they could read it to better understand what you’re trying to learn. If you have a child with sensory needs, you could...
Cross-Generation
...helping children. Jim worked in youth ministry leadership beginning in 1985, and Lynne focused her Occupational Therapy efforts on young people’s sensory needs beginning in 1987. As Lynne and Jim...
Creating Memorable Moments With Your Family This Summer
...of a particularly discouraged boy. One time things didn’t work, but we learned some good lessons: Camping in the rain and horrible mosquitoes sent our sensory kids through the roof...
Why Your Discipline Often Backfires
...these questions: What is the “attention payoff” you are giving your child in a persistent behavior challenge you are facing? Is there a valid need (i.e. physical/sensory) that may also...
My Child is Afraid of Everything | Ep. 38
...a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids Want to learn more? Our blog post “Are You Micromanaging Your Kids?” Here’s How to Stop gives more practical and helpful tips...