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ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Why Big Emotions Matter

October 7, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

ADHD and emotional regulation can go hand in hand, especially when a child has trouble calming down, controlling their reactions, or expressing difficult feelings. A University of Cambridge study found that more than half of children in a group with high ADHD symptom scores showed signs of emotional dysregulation, suggesting that emotional difficulties may be…

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Snug Safe n Sound Kids Earmuffs Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists

October 6, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

The Snug Safe n Sound Kids Earmuffs are designed to help protect children’s ears from loud or overwhelming sounds while providing a comfortable, adjustable fit. They can be useful for children who become uncomfortable in noisy environments, whether at home, school or out in the community. Snug Kids Ear Protection – Noise Cancelling Sound Proof…

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Why Handwriting Is Important for Kids

October 5, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Handwriting is much more than putting letters on paper. It combines fine motor control, visual-motor coordination, posture, attention, memory, and language skills, making it an important part of childhood development and school participation. Handwriting Is a Complex Skill Writing requires several different systems to work together. A child needs to control the pencil, coordinate their…

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Making and Breaking the Rules

October 2, 2026 By jennifer 1 Comment

Today on Voices of SPD, we are joined by the mama at The Runaway Mama, quickly learned about many of the “rules” of raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder. But she also learned there are rules that we parents should follow as well. Making and Breaking the Rules I’m a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful boys ages…

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

October 2, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Learning that mistakes are a normal part of growing up can be difficult for children who put a lot of pressure on themselves. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes offers a fun, relatable story about perfectionism, resilience, and learning to let go of the need to always get everything right. The story follows Beatrice Bottomwell,…

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Dr. Temple Grandin: Sensory Issues and Sensitivity

Book Review: The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress

ADHD and Rewards: Immediate Rewards May Help With Focus

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Gym1 Kids with Indoor Swing, Plastic Rings, Trapeze Bar, Climbing Ladder and Swinging Rope

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Book Review: Sensory Integration and the Child

Early Emotion Regulation and ADHD: What Parents Should Know

Pencil Grip Crossover Grip Ergonomic Writing Aid (Fine Motor Tools)

Hide and Seek Pumpkin Playdough Sensory Activity

Book Review: Fun Sensory Activities for the Home and Classroom

ADHD and Creativity: Could a Wandering Mind Have an Upside?

Musical Rainmaker Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists

Sensory Processing in Autism: Why Looking Beyond Sensory Overload Matters

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