3 Steps for When You’re Too Dysregulated to Help Your Kid
We hear it from parents so often... how do I help my kid when I'm dysregulated myself? That's a wise question and one many are wrestling with. In this episode I'm sharing why we often feel like we're falling short, what to do about the dysregulation you feel, and 3...
The Truth About Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder is something you’ve probably heard before… maybe from a therapist, a teacher, or even your pediatrician. But here’s the tricky part—it’s not actually an official diagnosis. And that can make this whole topic feel confusing and overwhelming....
How to Help Toe Walkers Walk on Their Whole Foot👣
Toe walking seems like an odd habit, and while it can become habitual there are almost always underlying reasons kids are toe walking! Getting to the bottom of what's causing your kid to tip toe all over the place is key for helping them walk on their whole foot,...
5 (More) Executive Functioning Skills Uniquely Wired Kids Struggle With
So often we see gaps in executive functioning skills as personality traits. Or, they frustrate the heck out of us. In my own parenting journey understanding my kid was struggling with executive functioning AND wasn't just a difficult kid, changed everything. That's...
Stop Using Timeouts and Lecturing with Neurodivergent Kids: Do this Instead!
Neurodivergent kids often struggle with following directions, listening, and self-control. What are we to do? We worry they aren't learning and want them to understand consequences. Both are very valid. In this episode learn why these popular parenting techniques we...
4 Ways to Improve ADHD Symptoms (That No One Talks About!)
Most parents are told that ADHD treatment begins and ends with medication, which can be helpful for some kids. But there’s so much more to the story. (Grab a spot in the free Executive Functioning Week for parents below). In this episode we talk about four powerful —...
Vestibular Sensitivities: The Overlooked Issue Affecting Reading, Balance, and Anxiety
If your child avoids swings, hates being tipped back to wash their hair, or panics when their feet leave the ground… there may be more going on than simple fear. In this episode, I’m diving into vestibular sensitivities — one of the most overlooked sensory...
How to Avoid After School Meltdowns (Restraint Collapse!)
After-school meltdowns are so common there’s actually a name for it: after-school restraint collapse. If your child comes home and completely falls apart — big emotions, aggression, withdrawal, nonstop chaos — you are not alone. Yes, masking all day is part of the...
Why Screens Feel Regulating (But Might Not Be)
Some say screen time is “regulating”… and honestly, it can look that way. In this episode, we slow the conversation down—no shame, no judgment—and unpack why screens can feel like the only thing that works when your child is overwhelmed. But we also zoom out and ask...
10 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing
Commonly overlooked sensory red flags and signs of sensory issues that could be a clue to your child's needs, which will decrease confusion and frustration. This thing happens to me all the time as a pediatric OT… I’m talking to parents during a party, a play-date, or...
