Articles: Toys & Games

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

Holy Roundup Post, Batman! Good News Everyone: These are the Games You Are Looking For: SciFi Board Games for Family Game Night

We love Scifi in this house. We also love playing games. I found some games that combine the best of both of these worlds. 

This turned out to be a much longer post than I anticipated, but I found a ton of games (almost 50!) that I now need to add to my wishlist! 

Categories: Family Life, Roundups

Roundup: Snoopy Stuff. If you love Snoopy, check out the fun stuff I found!

Snoopy is one of our favorite cartoon characters. My dad grew up loving him and passed his love of the beagle onto my sister and me. I have passed it on to my kiddos as well. Here are some of our favorite Snoopy products!

Roundup: Melamine Plates: These are such a novelty & There's Something for Everyone!

It's been awhile since I've done a roundup post! I found a bunch of melamine plates. I'll share them with you! 

Wishlist Wednesday: Ginormous Interactive Piano Kids Can Step On, Just Like in the Movie BIG!

It's Wishlist Wednesday time! This is the part of the week where I find something on Amazon that I just HAVE to HAVE! This week is another toy that I think any kid would love, but especially mine: 

Categories: Wishlist Wednesday!
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