Sensory Overload at Holiday Gatherings: 8 Tips to Prevent a Meltdown

November 28, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

The holidays can be a great time to reconnect with family and take part in our favorite traditions.

However, it can also be a time filled with loud conversations and crowded living rooms. Which some of us really enjoy, but others of us don’t quite feel the same.

If your child has a sensory processing disorder or just feels easily overwhelmed in loud spaces, the holidays may pose some challenges. Even as adults, sometimes holiday celebrations can get overwhelming.

Don’t worry. If you dread the holidays each year because of how stimulating they are for your child, there are some steps that you can take to help them. This article is split into what you should do before an event, at the event, and after sensory overload sets in.

Armed with the right knowledge, this holiday season could be the best one yet. Let’s get started!

5 Tricky Toddler Behaviors for Parents and Caregivers to Understand

August 25, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

If you’re the parent of a toddler, chances are you’ve seen your fair share of temper tantrums, dealt with hitting or biting, or gotten into power struggles with your child.

While the toddler years are a wonderful time of exploration and development, they also can be trying on parents or caregivers.

One minute your child is being oh-so-sweet and angelic and the next they’re throwing a fit in the middle of the frozen food aisle.

Let’s tackle 5 tricky (but common) toddler behaviors and gain insight into why they occur.