The Steady Parents Blog
Meeting overstimulated parents with compassion and providing strategies that work to relieve sensory overwhelm
7 Positive Affirmations for Moms in the Thick of Sensory Overwhelm
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.
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
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.
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.
Navigating Sensory Differences in Marriage: Understanding and Communicating Your Needs
How partners can have different sensory needs and parent together.
Touched Out?
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