Articles: Sensory Tools

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Movement/Vestibular Stimuli

This is part 5 of my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey.

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Olfactory Stimuli

This is part 4 of my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey.

Categories: Family Life, Roundups

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Tactile Stimuli

Welcome to part 3 of my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey. 

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Visual Stimuli

Here is part 2 in my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey.

Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Auditory Stimuli

Here is part 1 in my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey. 

Our battle with Sensory Processing Disorder: What is It & What do we do Now?

It really wasn't until Cocoa Puff was born that we realized that there was something a little off about his older brother Froot Loop. We now know that Froot Loop likely has Sensory Processing Disorder and is probably on the autism spectrum (suspected Aspergers). Preschool has really been a huge help for him, but before there was preschool, we had several toys and tools that seemed to help him. Read on to see more: 

Impromptu Game Made from his Pre-K Prize: We had so much fun!

When I went over to school to pick up Froot Loop today, he was super excited! He had won a prize for being the ONLY kid in the pre-k class to go over to the carpet squares and sit down quietly. I am so proud of him. 

18 of our Favorite Toys & Things we Use During Bath Time!

I recently did a major purge on our bath toys. I got rid of a lot of the ones that were baby toys and I got rid of nearly every single squirter toy since I found mold in one of them (GROSS). The two I did keep, I cleaned profusely and dried and then sealed the squirty hole with super glue. 

Here are the bath toys that we have now. 

Categories: Roundups

Wishlist Wednesday: This looks like so much FUN edition!

Recently a friend of mine shared this product on Facebook, and I thought it was super cool. So for this week's Wishlist Wednesday, I'm going to share it with y'all! 

Tutorial: How to make a DIY Crash Pad for when your kids are BOUNCING off the walls!

We still have the weekend until preschool starts up again and Froot Loop is going crazy with cabin fever. He needed to run around and get some of his crazy energy out. I thought I’d make him a crash pad to put next to his bean bag chairs so he could jump in/on it. 

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