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Hug it Out

Saturday, July 03 2010

Hug it Out

Last weekend, I saw a young woman wearing a T shirt with the caption "Hug It Out" and it got me thinking....hugs feel wonderful and are also a great tool for parents. When your child feels stuck, is frustrated, or just can't take it anymore, a big, secure hug from Mom or Dad can bring instant comfort. If your child has sensory integration issues, a bear hug can provide the deep input he or she seeks. Other playful ways to shift the mood in a positive direction include gentle wrestling, crashi...

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Posted at 12:27 pm in general parenting, tantrums, sensory integration

Expand the Diet of Your Picky Eater

Friday, September 03 2010

Expand the Diet of Your Picky Eater

For many parents, back-to-school means back to packing lunches for your children. If you are parenting a picky eater, you may feel frustrated about preparing the same one or two lunches over and over again. Many picky eaters are so limited in their food choices because of oral sensitivity issues. Does your child have an aversion to certain smells or textures? Does he prefer specific brands of items because he can detect subtle differences in other brands? Often, these types of reactions are...

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Posted at 02:55 pm in special needs parenting, sensory integration

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