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Jan 28
#397 - The Best Nutrients to Support Sensory Processing in Kids
Can supplements actually support kids with sensory processing challenges? In this episode, we take a research-based look at supplements commonly recommended for sensory processing disorder and neurodivergent individuals. We talk honestly about what science does (and doesn’t) say. ... Show More
21m 33s
Jan 21
#396 - Top Three Primitive Reflex Exercises for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom
What if movement was built into the school day instead of saved for recess? In this episode, we’re talking about how retained primitive reflexes can impact emotional regulation in the classroom and sharing three simple, powerful activities teachers can use with the entire class.I ... Show More
14m 52s
Jan 14
#395 - Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends – OT Social Skills Tips
Making friends can be hard, and for neurodivergent kids, the path to connection often looks a little different. This episode was inspired by a question from Instagram and dives into practical, compassionate ways to support social connection without forcing kids to fit into a mold ... Show More
20m 44s
Oct 8
How Sensory Processing Shapes Kids’ Behavior
Sensory processing isn’t always easy to spot, but it affects how kids experience the world in a big way. From clothing struggles to party meltdowns, what looks like “behavior” can often be a child’s nervous system asking for help. That’s why I sat down with occupational therapist ... Show More
48m 49s
Sep 2024
The Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Dis-Order
<p dir="ltr">For highly sensitive people (HSPs), the intensity of the world often feels magnified. Their heightened sensitivity makes them highly empathetic and deeply attuned to others' emotions. This allows them to form meaningful, compassionate connections. However, it can als ... Show More
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Oct 2021
Autism Sensory Issues - [Why YOU Have Them]
Autism Sensory Issues - [Why YOU Have Them]
This is exactly why you have and experience autism sensory issues. 🎉 To celebrate Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Month, Soundsory is giving a discount of 20% off on their website. Click on the link and use code THEASPIE10 to get an ... Show More
6m 15s
Nov 2024
Is Your Child’s Whinnying Driving You Crazy?
<p>EP:117 Hey there! 👋 In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know so many of us can relate to: why certain noises—like our kids’ whining—feel SO triggering.</p>
<p>I share my personal experience with my colicky, high-needs son, Charlie, and unpack the science behind why tho ... Show More
23m 38s
Apr 2025
How To Talk to Toddlers During a Tantrum
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Oct 2022
Focus - How We Cope
How common are mental health conditions in teenagers? How can depression look different in a child compared to an adult? And how are scientists using brain imaging studies to better understand conditions like schizophrenia? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva ... Show More
28m 33s
Aug 2025
Building Resilience in Your Kids
<p>#087 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach building resilience in kids. Her goal with calm leadership parenting is to raise free thinkers and problem solvers which she further goes into in the episode. <br/><br/>Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, ... Show More
26m 39s
Sep 2025
Episode #27: Help! My Toddler Says a Lot of Sounds Wrong — Should I Be Worried?
It's typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It's a learning process. Maybe your child says "tar" for star or "nana" for banana. But how do you know if it's just a normal stage or something more? In this episode, we're digging into ... Show More
23m 9s
Sep 2025
The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing cruc ... Show More
31m 15s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
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Answering a listener question today - Will my child grow out of sensory processing disorder?SPD is a neurological disorder that affects how your brain interprets sensory information. SPD can affect one or more of the eight senses. You might be over-responsive to one type of input while simultaneously being under-responsive to another. Learn more about SPD H ... Show More
<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b><em><br/></em></b><em>Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool?</em> </p><p>You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” ... Show More
