The Steady Parents Blog
Meeting overstimulated parents with compassion and providing strategies that work to relieve sensory overwhelm
Mother’s Day Gift Guide from a Fellow Overstimulated Mama
The Polyvagal Theory: Understanding How Our Body Responds to Stress, Safety, and Social Interactions
How are children sense safety or threat through our nonverbal cues and the Polyvagal Theory.
5 Tips to Reduce Overstimulation When Vacationing with Young Kids
Traveling with young kids can be very overstimulating- but it doesn’t have to be!
Music and Mental Health: How Predictable Rhythms Help with Overstimulation
Music possesses a remarkable ability to influence our mental and emotional state.
How Playful Parenting Can Help Behavior, Emotional Regulation, and Sensory Processing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: An Effective Technique for Touched-Out Parents
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is used for various purposes, such as reducing stress, managing anxiety, improving sleep quality, relieving muscle tension, and promoting overall relaxation and well-being.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Sensory Overload: My Concussion Story
Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, can have profound effects on sensory processing, cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Can Screen Time Before Bed Actually Harm Your Nervous System? The Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Sleep
We all know it. Screens before bed = bad. 🙅🏽♀️ But we all do it anyway
Palming Technique for Deep Relaxation, Eye Strain, and Parental Stress
Eye palming is especially useful for those working parents who work a desk job and start at a computer for long periods of time.
Calming Techniques for Sensory Overload: The Power of Gentle Movement
Just switching up your environment and getting in some gentle movement can be a superb calming technique for sensory overload.
Why Do My Clothes Overstimulate Me? Sensory-Friendly Clothing Ideas for Adults and Kids
Both children and adults can indeed experience sensory overload from clothing.
Effects of Understimulation for the ADHD Nervous System
This blog aims to investigate the complex dynamics of under stimulation, analyze its impact on the neurological system, and provide solutions for overcoming this sometimes-ignored part of contemporary life.
Why Am I Snapping at My Kids?
Discover why you might snap at your kids and how to manage it.
The Parenting Perspective Shift When Looking at Life Through a Sensory Lens
Did your perspective on life shift when you became a parent?
Benefits of Working with an Occupational Therapist Parent Coach for Dysregulation
How coaching can help you manage your sensory system while parenting.
Stress and Sleep: Why You Can’t Sleep Even Though You’re Exhausted
Why you can’t sleep through the night even though you’re exhausted.
Alcohol and Anxiety: How Your Mommy Wine May Be Causing Sensory Overload
Alcohol makes me get overstimulated and angry pretty quickly when I’m on parenting duty.
A Parent's Guide to Staying Sane Over Winter Break
Winter break can be a really fun time to bond with your kids… until it isn’t.
Why Are the Holidays So Hard? Sensory Dysregulation Plays a Big Role
Remember, it's okay to prioritize your family's well-being and create a holiday experience that aligns with your unique needs and preferences.
5 Actionable Holiday Shopping Tips for Overstimulated Parents
For parents already juggling multiple responsibilities, the prospect of navigating crowded stores, managing long shopping lists, and combating sensory overload can be overwhelming.
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