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Dec 2024

22m 19s

#338 - Why is My Kid Bouncing Off the Wa...

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

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We get this question all the time! “Why is my child bouncing off the walls before bed?!” In this episode, we’re going to break down the WHY - why is your child bouncing off the walls before bed? Is it due to sensory seeking tendencies or is there something else going on? Then we dive into tips and strategies that you can use during the day and right before bedtime! We talk about changing the lighting in the house, going outside, how to use proprioceptive input, why a visual schedule might be helpful, and more!

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