Open Minds & Messy Hands
Sensory input is so important for kids. We learn best when all senses are engaged and kids who are able to engage in sensory play can receive calming effects almost immediately. For sensory seekers, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with their demands (just yesterday, my daughter dumped
“1 child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer in the U.S. every 36 minutes. 8 out of 10 children will be cured, but 80% is not enough. The words pediatric and cancer should never go together. #EndChildhoodCancer.” These are the words I listened to last night at the Hyundai Hope on
*This post is sponsored by Babblebox. All opinions expressed are my own. My kids love to help me cook in the kitchen. As a busy mom on-the-go, I need quick and easy meals for when they want to help. Simple dishes kids can help make include a lot of measuring,
Helping kids calm down can be incredibly challenging. If you are raising a spirited, intense, or sensory-seeking child, this can be even harder. This calm down squish ball has been awesome for us! From using a calm-down corner to practicing calming techniques, there are resources that can be of great help.
Thank you CLIF Kid for sponsoring this post. Be sure to check out the new CLIF Kid Zbar Filled and encourage your kids to get outside and play! As a mom on-the-go with my kids, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to keep my kids happy while out