Sensory Savvy: Blog

A mom relaxing in cozy clothes at home after a long day

Sensory Issues Aren't Just for Kids: It Took Ra...

Apparently, I've had sensory sensitivities my entire life. It only took having two sensory-sensitive kids to figure it out. Better late than never, right? Lately, I've been having a bit...

Sensory Issues Aren't Just for Kids: It Took Ra...

Apparently, I've had sensory sensitivities my entire life. It only took having two sensory-sensitive kids to figure it out. Better late than never, right? Lately, I've been having a bit...

Valerie Bernal with her two children during a family moment at home

7 Things I Thought My Kid Was Doing on Purpose…...

There were SO many things my kids did when they were younger that I thought were intentional. Ignoring me. Refusing to wear something for seemingly no reason. Losing it because...

7 Things I Thought My Kid Was Doing on Purpose…...

There were SO many things my kids did when they were younger that I thought were intentional. Ignoring me. Refusing to wear something for seemingly no reason. Losing it because...

A mother and child sitting together during an emotionally difficult parenting week

When You Love Your Child, But Parenting Them Fe...

There are parts of parenting a child who struggles with mental health, sensory issues or emotional regulation that I think we're afraid to talk about. We talk a lot about...

When You Love Your Child, But Parenting Them Fe...

There are parts of parenting a child who struggles with mental health, sensory issues or emotional regulation that I think we're afraid to talk about. We talk a lot about...

overwhelmed mom and child during a chaotic sensory parenting moment

Sensory Tools for Kids: What Actually Helps Whe...

There is a lot of really helpful information out there about sensory diets, sensory breaks and regulation. What type of sensory input your child needs. When they need it. What...

Sensory Tools for Kids: What Actually Helps Whe...

There is a lot of really helpful information out there about sensory diets, sensory breaks and regulation. What type of sensory input your child needs. When they need it. What...

Parker & Talia children wearing sensory-friendly clothing

Is My Kid Being Picky... or Is This Actually a ...

There was a time when I thought my kids were just being really, really picky. The socks were wrong. The shirt was wrong. The food they loved yesterday was suddenly...

Is My Kid Being Picky... or Is This Actually a ...

There was a time when I thought my kids were just being really, really picky. The socks were wrong. The shirt was wrong. The food they loved yesterday was suddenly...

Parker & Talia SmoothToe sensory-friendly socks with a flat hand-linked seam

My Daughter Didn't Wear Socks for Almost a Year...

For almost an entire year, my daughter refused to wear socks. I don't mean she complained about them. I don't mean we had to convince her. I mean socks were...

My Daughter Didn't Wear Socks for Almost a Year...

For almost an entire year, my daughter refused to wear socks. I don't mean she complained about them. I don't mean we had to convince her. I mean socks were...