The Steady Parents Blog
Meeting overstimulated parents with compassion and providing strategies that work to relieve sensory overwhelm
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.
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.
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.
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