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Stop Slurping Your Soup! Understanding Misophonia and Hyperacusis (Sound Sensitivity)
Sound sensitivities can make innocent sounds like chewing or refrigerator hums physically and emotionally arousing. Let’s take a look at the auditory system and understand what’s going on when a child (or adult!) is unusually sensitive to sounds – and what you can do to help the situation.
Read MoreA Practical Guide to the Kind of Communication Between Doctors, Parents, Therapists and Educators that Helps Children Succeed
Raising healthy children is dependent on good communication between parents and educational and medical professionals. Here are the keys to communication that works.
Read MoreThe Scent-sory Child: How the Sense of Smell Impacts Your Child in Ways You’ve Never Imagined
The sense of smell is at the center of our physical and emotional lives. Here’s why it has such a strong impact, especially for children.
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide
Our picks for developmentally healthy (and fun) gifts for kids – from newborns to elementary school!
Read MoreChild Anxiety: Is it All in the Mind… or All in the Body?
Watching your child struggle with anxiety is a frustrating and painful experience for a parent. The challenge is multiplied a hundredfold when you have no idea where the anxiety is coming from… or how to address it. This post goes through the three different causes of child anxiety, tips on identifying which cause is at play, and the go-to professional for each type.
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Glad When Your Kid Throws a Tantrum (Maybe): Emotional Regulation in Children
A toddler who throws a tantrum isn’t “out of control.” They’re very much in control in this critical step of developing emotional regulation in children. Here’s why.
Read MoreIs Your Child Suffering From Anxiety? Here’s How to Attack It at Its Root
Child anxiety isn’t always psychological. Especially for young children, the source is usually physical, caused by sensory and reflex integration issues. Here’s why it happens and what to do about it.
Read MoreThe Sensory Systems that are Secretly Making Reading and Writing Challenging
The other sensory systems (not just visual) that can make reading and writing a struggle, together with practical tips and exercises to help your child.
Read MoreSecrets to a Successful Sensory Summer
Common issues parents of children with sensory challenges run into during summer vacation, and our tips on how you and your child can have a smooth, positive summer experience.
Read MoreWhy It’s So Hard to Feel Like You’re a Good Parent When It Comes to Screen Time… and What You Can Do About It
Setting healthy screen time habits for kids is hard… and often leaves us doubting our parenting. We share principles, expert tips – and a healthy dose of understanding.
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