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50+ Candy Alternatives for Halloween Trick or Treating

September 28, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Have your gone gluten-free for your sensory kiddo? Perhaps you’ve eliminated red dyes and the like. So how are you going to manage all of the candy this Halloween? I’ve created a list of 50+ candy alternatives for Halloween this year. And we’re going candy-free in our house. Well, at least we’re only handing out…

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Dr. Temple Grandin: Sensory Issues and Sensitivity

September 25, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Dr. Temple Grandin talks about various sensory issues and their need to be accommodated. She is such an inspiration, not just for those on the Autism spectrum but for parents of kids with Sensory Processing Disorder as well. Recommended Reading

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

September 24, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Teen stress is real and often overwhelming, but The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens offers a practical, approachable way to help teens build lifelong coping skills through mindfulness. Designed as a hands-on workbook, it walks readers through simple activities that teach them how to slow down, tune into their thoughts and manage stress in healthier…

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ADHD and Rewards: Immediate Rewards May Help With Focus

September 23, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

ADHD and rewards can be closely connected, especially when a child is expected to stay focused while waiting for something motivating to happen. If your child seems much more motivated when a reward is immediate but struggles to stay engaged when the payoff is far away, research into the ADHD brain may offer some insight…

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

September 22, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Gorilla Gym

The Gym1 is an indoor doorway gym that gives children opportunities to swing, climb, hang and move without requiring a permanent play structure. It combines several types of gross motor equipment into one compact setup, making it especially interesting for families and professionals looking for ways to encourage movement indoors. Gym1 Kids with Indoor Swing,…

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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

I Just don't Like the Sound of No!

I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!

Sensory Processing Disorder: Vestibular Dysfunction

Hopscotch Carpet Review

Side Effects of SPD

Toothbrushing and Sensory Processing: How to Make Brushing Easier for Kids

A Story of Two Sisters with Sensory Processing Disorder Book

Tips to Ease Social Anxiety in Children

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  • 50+ Candy Alternatives for Halloween Trick or Treating
  • 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
  • Gym1 Kids with Indoor Swing, Plastic Rings, Trapeze Bar, Climbing Ladder and Swinging Rope

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