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Speedo Swim Goggles

July 21, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

The ONLY Kid’s Swim Goggles that we use in our house! Summer’s coming and a lot of people ask me about swim goggles for their kids. We have tried tons of swim goggles. We use them EVERYWHERE — the beach, the water park, the backyard sprinkler, the bathtub on the odd occasion. We learned that…

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Fireworks in Your Mind – A Mom’s Sensory Processing Disorder Poem

July 21, 2026 By jennifer 2 Comments

Once in a while you come across something that just touches your heart to the core. When I saw fellow sensory mom reading her Sensory Processing Disorder poem on YouTube, I was speechless. CLICK HERE: FIREWORKS IN YOUR MIND – A MOM’S SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER POEM

Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids

July 20, 2026 By jennifer 12 Comments

NOTE: This study came out in the summer of 2013, but it warrants sharing again with everyone! Also, researchers are working on the next phase of this study… but as we all know, research takes time and money. Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are more…

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Connecting the dots between handwriting and high scores

July 17, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

When we talk about the importance of fine motor skills and handwriting, it’s important to remember why we should care about handwriting. CLICK HERE: Connecting the dots between handwriting and high scores Recommended Reading Photo Credit / Modified

The Chair Kicked Me and I Kicked it Back

July 16, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Explaining sensory processing challenges to children can be difficult, but The Chair Kicked Me and I Kicked It Back provides a simple, child-friendly introduction to the topic. Written by Nina S. Plonka and Kate A. Plonka, this book helps children understand that sensory processing differences are real and that the feelings and reactions they experience…

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Baby Banz earBanZ Kids Hearing Protection (Auditory Tools)

Baby Banz earBanZ Kids Hearing Protection (Auditory Tools)

Sensory Play: Mud Playdate!

35 Awesome Kinetic Sand Activities for Kids

Does Your SPD Kiddo Have Bowel Movement Issues?

Gymnic Aku Ring (Tactile Toy)

Gymnic Aku Ring (Tactile Toys)

The Effects of Spinning

The Effects of Spinning: Why They Do It and How It Helps

Balance Beams as a Sensory Tool

Overcoming Fear of Fireworks

Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register

How Therapists Teach Social Skills

The Sensory and Autism Link: What You Need To know

Little Tikes First Slide (Gross Motor Toys)

Heavy Work Activities: How They Help Kids Stay Calm, Focused, and Regulated

Have a Positive Firework Outing with Your Sensory Child

10 Hurtful Comments from Relatives About Your Child with Special Needs

10 Hurtful Comments from Relatives About Your Child with Special Needs

How to Stop Yelling When You Feel Your Temper Rising

BalanceFrom Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Fitness Ball with Pump (Gross Motor Tool)

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  • Speedo Swim Goggles
  • Fireworks in Your Mind – A Mom’s Sensory Processing Disorder Poem
  • Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids
  • Connecting the dots between handwriting and high scores
  • The Chair Kicked Me and I Kicked it Back

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