Retained Primitive Reflexes: What Every Parent of A Uniquely Wired Kid Needs To Know
Retained primitive reflexes are often overlooked, or completely missing, from the conversation when it comes to kids with sensory needs, attention challenges, anxiety, coordination difficulties, and diagnoses like ADHD or autism. In this episode, I’m breaking down...
The 4 Hidden Causes Behind Sensory Needs, ADHD, & Big Emotions
Your child is running nonstop, melting down during transitions, overwhelmed at birthday parties, struggling with focus, emotions, sleep, or eating, and your told they are bad, too sensitive, or they need discipline. In this first episode of the Connected + Capable...
37 Sensory Toys for Kids, Toddlers, Autism, and SPD
The best sensory toys from an occupational therapist. Perfect for kids, autism, toddlers, and sensory issues because sensory toys help develop a child's learning, communication, and emotional regulation! Sensory toys have the power to make or break...
5 Ways to Use a Scooter Board for Sensory Input
Learn how to use a scooter board to help your child with their sensory needs all while having fun! And, find my top picks and how to DIY a scooter board! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. If you asked me what my favorite sensory or therapy...
The Magic Foods I Got My Picky Eater to EAT!
Want to know what foods to get your picky eater to eat first? Well, let me show you how I got my extreme picky eater loving all kinds of meats and adding vegetables to his diet too! Can I be honest with you? There's a question I dread being asked as an...
3 Steps to Defuse BIG Emotions
A few weeks ago I shared how I helped my big emotions kiddo when he had a “meltdown” right as we were in the middle of walking through this beautiful urban park. Well… last weekend I missed the mark… It’s the end of a Labor day party. I’m helping my friend clean up...
What Happens When You Mix Movement, Mess, and Sensory Tools: Magic at Camp 2025
Last year a 20 year dream came to reality, running a one-week intensive therapeutic camp for kids with sensory, executive functioning, and retained reflex needs. (See the 2024 recap here!) We just finished year 2 of the Trailblazers Sensory Summer Camp in Pittsburgh!...
Fight or Flight: The Hidden Stress Response Driving Your Kid’s Behavior
I was in the kitchen, my mind trying to track 20 things to do, before company arrived for dinner. My husband is super helpful (grateful), but when he asked me a simple question… I snapped at him. Not something I’m proud of, but a situation that has...
ADHD and Balance: Brain-Based Activities for Better Focus
This blog post is brought to you by: Fun and Function (My favorite all-the-sensory-things online store!) …………. Can I geek out for a sec? How the brain works never ceases to amaze me. Last month, at the ADHD workshop, I shared exciting research that...
Sensory Tricks to Help Your Kid Fall Asleep Fast!
Learn how to make a kid fall asleep with these simple tips you can start today. And, discover the secret sensory tricks that can change everything about how your child sleeps. Super important tips for sensory issues, sensory seekers, Sensory Processing Disorder,...
