Just spend a few minutes listening to the radio, watching TV, or checking your phone, and you’ll be inundated with information about toilet paper shortages, political issues, and constantly changing recommendations for keeping ourselves and our kids healthy. It’s enough to send many of us into a tailspin of “What ifs,” “What do I do […]
Excessive tantrums, clumsiness, over-sensitivity to some things, under-sensitivity to others… These can be indications of issues taking in and processing the world around us. In this episode of Parent Talks, we’re speaking with two mothers who had sensory concerns about their kids. Then, later in the episode, Encompass Occupational Therapist Ashley Fletcher shares her advice […]
If you have a child with developmental delays, disabilities or other special needs, there will be impacts on other children in your home, especially elementary-aged kids. Your typically-developing children may wonder why the rules are different for their brother or sister, or they may get brought along to weekly medical appointments with their sibling. For […]
Holiday gatherings and activities, shopping for gifts, cooking and baking—while the holiday season is meant to bring us fun and joy, it can also bring extra stress and anxiety, especially for those experiencing trauma. In this episode of Parent Talks, two moms experiencing challenging family situations share how they’re managing this holiday season with their […]
Every parent has had that anxious feeling on the way to a big holiday event. We want so much for our kids to enjoy the lights, the candles, the gifts, the special foods, and the special people. We want them to have memories filled with magic, joy, and love. We want our friends and family […]
The holidays can be overwhelming for us all. It is important to stop and think about how our children may be overwhelmed during this busy time and what ideas might help make the season as joyful as possible. As parents, it is important to understand and support your child’s sensory needs/preferences. Here are some ideas […]
