I discovered the term sensory processing disorder many years ago when my oldest was exhibiting sensory processing issues. At the time, I began to learn as much as I possibly could about sensory integration and brain development. Let me begin by saying that I am a parent and a Montessori trained teacher. I write to […]
Resources to Help a Child with Anxiety to Thrive & Succeed
Discover resources, ideas, and thoughts about parenting an anxious child. Learn the impact on effective functioning skills, social & emotional development, and sensory processing integration.
Furthermore, learn how SPD & Anxiety are related within the context of parenting a gifted child and how practicing mindfulness can help mitigate some issues with the nervous system.
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How to Parent an Intense Child in Today’s World
Over the years I have learned a great deal about various child & parent therapies, how to parent a child with anxiety, how to parent a child with anger, and I have had many experiences with my extreme child that afford me an education that I feel I must impart. My child is not on the […]
Ideas to Teach & to Learn Emotional Regulation
I started an authentic parenting workshop this week. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, honestly. Much like “mindful parenting”, I feel “authentic parenting” is thrown around in a way that doesn’t put many of us on the same page. Do you feel that way, too? My guess is you probably have and that you […]
4 Ah-Ha Moments in Parenting a Child with Extreme Behaviors
This post describes four of my biggest a-ha moments of parenting a child with extreme behaviors including anxiety and anger. I know that many, many parents are struggling, dealing with, or trying to manage a child with these extreme behaviors. I’ve been in this sensory processing journey for about six years now, and I have […]
Why Our Son Skipped Second Grade
After months of keeping the process and decision private, it seems funny that I am here writing this post. The journey I am about to describe began over five years ago when our son was two… …but it seems people are only focused on the decision that we made less than three months ago, a […]
How to Stop Tantrums & Live Happily Ever After
I won’t lie. There is no miracle cure on how to stop tantrums. There are, however, a few things that just might help. When my son was three, he was obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. Not far from where we lived was a railway, where real trains had been made up to look like […]