Over the past few years sensory play has come to the forefront of preschool education. Educators are starting to understand that it isn’t just autistic or children who have sensory processing disorders who need it — all children need to learn how to identify their senses. All children can greatly benefit from sensory play. The […]
Little Tikes Treasure Hunt Sand & Water Table #Review
Have you ever taken your toddler to the beach or out in the grass and they were terrified? Often children are sensitive to these textures when they are new to them. We [Parents] spend a great amount of time protecting our babies from crawling in the grass and dirt (because, we assume, they are just […]
DIY Lego Calming Jar #SPD #VideoTutorial
Our son with Sensory Processing Disorder is in major tantrum stage and has quickly discovered that he has extreme dislike for taking a time out. Before our calming jars were made this is what time-out was like in my house: Mom: You cannot do that. You have to go into time out. Please take a […]
Parker Time Potions #Review #AutismResearch
Today is April 2nd and is officially World Autism Day. We wanted to bring Parker Time Potions to you today because they are a family who is loving and supporting a child with autism. Through that love for Parker, Parker Time Potions was created. Kelly Johnson, founder of Parker Time Potions, struggled to bond with […]
Bite-Sized Breakfast ~ Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls #Recipe
My four year-old has Sensory Processing Disorder and has a very short list of things he will eat. Grilled cheese, tortilla wraps (with lettuce and ranch only), grits, yogurt, fruit smoothies, and oatmeal…. these are his current go-to foods. In an attempt to open the doorway to a few new items last week, I made […]