Category: Self Regulation

Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown: Which one is it?

3/31/2021

Sensory meltdowns are often mistaken for tantrums, and for good reason! They look incredibly similar. But they are very different and it is important for us to know which one we are dealing with, so that we can identify our kids' needs and respond appropriately. Read on to learn how to identify whether it is a tantrum or sensory meltdown, triggers of sensory meltdowns, and what to do to help your child manage sensory stimuli and prevent meltdowns from happening.

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30+ Indoor Heavy Work Activities For Kids

6/4/2020

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Have you ever noticed your child jumping off high surfaces, running and crashing into pillows, lifting heavy objects, climbing on furniture, pulling and pushing things around, or otherwise trying to impersonate an olympic weightlifter or superhero? If so, what you’re seeing is your child seeking out deep pressure and "heavy work."

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8 Effective Ways To Calm A Fussy Baby

5/24/2020

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Babies fuss, and parents comfort. That's the job, right? Along with carrying, pushing, dressing, diapering, burping, and the other wonderful things that you get to do for your baby. But comforting a fussy baby can be the hardest out of all of those jobs. Do you have a "fuss buster," yet? If not, let's talk about why babies fuss, 4 sensory-motor components that are calming, and 8 effective calming techniques you can try today.

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10 Ways To Teach Impulse Control

5/20/2020

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One of the most common concerns parents share with me is their child's difficulty with resisting temptations and acting without thinking. It is totally normal to see some impulsivity in young children. Impulse control can be a tough skill to master for many kids, especially those who are exuberant. Here are some quick thoughts to help you and your spirited child practice and master impulse control.

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5 Belly Breath Exercises For Kids

5/1/2020

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Let's say it is dark out, and your protective male Bouvier Des Flandres named Abe is looking out the front window and barking. Barking loudly, deeply, and won't stop. Your 3 year old child becomes very stressed and overwhelmed. She starts to have shallow breaths, her heart rate increases, she gets clammy hands. What should you do?
Take. Some. Deep. Breaths. Together.

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Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown: Which one is it?

30+ Indoor Heavy Work Activities For Kids

8 Effective Ways To Calm A Fussy Baby

10 Ways To Teach Impulse Control

5 Belly Breath Exercises For Kids

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