Sensory Scout Blog

September is Self-Care Awareness Month! In keeping with this theme, we’re exploring grounding strategies to keep kids calm. The best thing about grounding strategies is that they can be used at every stage of life to hone focus, balance perspective, and manage mood.

Even if you’ve never heard of grounding strategies, you can effectively pass them on to your kids and use them in your own life, too! Grounding is simple, free, and accessible to anyone. All you need is an open mind and a few minutes to learn about grounding exercises and how they work.

Understanding the difference between neurodivergent and neurotypical behavior can be confusing. Never fear! Today, we’re looking at what each term means, spotting characteristics, and meaningful ways to offer support. 

Today, we’re looking at what it means when people talk about ADHD being a spectrum. But first, let’s start with ADHD itself. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder.

September is Self-Care Awareness Month! Self-care is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, especially on social media. But what does it actually mean? The definition can vary widely, depending on who you ask. Today, we’re looking at how to support kids with self-care, or self-help, tips they can use every day.

With all the stressors and complications of adulthood, some people label childhood “simple” and “carefree.” But anyone who has kids or thoughtfully recalls their youth knows that’s far from true! Just because they don’t have a mortgage or pile of laundry to fold doesn’t mean kids have it easy.

Back to school is full of possibilities, opportunities, and challenges. Most kids and parents have mixed feelings about the new school year, and that’s totally understandable. New beginnings are both exciting and scary!

One challenge that’s easy to overlook is the school cafeteria. Lunch rooms are not usually as monitored or structured as classrooms, making them something of a sensory free-for-all. While lunch can be a fun time to socialize and swap snacks, it can also be an overwhelming environment for sensory kids.

But don’t worry! Today, we’re looking at simple ways your sensory child can make the most of mealtime at school.