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Does My Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder? (SPD) Signs To Look Out For

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  Is My Child’s Behaviour Just a Phase, or Could It Be Sensory Processing Disorder? Alright, grab your coffee because if you’ve ever found yourself watching your child have a meltdown over something as simple as a scratchy sock or the sound of a vacuum, this one’s for you. We’re talking about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) , and I know, I know, it sounds like one of those medical terms you’d rather just ignore. But stick with me — we’ll break it down in a way that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out. Promise. So, What Is SPD? (And Why Is My Child Acting Like This?) Let’s start with the basics: Sensory Processing Disorder is when your child’s brain has trouble processing information from the senses. That means what seems like a “normal” experience to most of us — like a loud sound or a soft fabric — might feel completely overwhelming to them. Imagine being stuck in a room full of people yelling, while you’re trying to get some work done — not fun, right? For kids with...

What’s REALLY in My Sensory Mum Bag? (Chaos & Calm Essentials)

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The Reality of Sensory Mum Life I used to think I’d be the mum with the neat little channel handbag — the kind with just a purse, phone, and maybe a spare snack? Fast forward to sensory parenting , and now? My bag is basically a portable survival kit . It’s where chaos meets calm , all zipped into one overstuffed, well-loved kids’ backpack. Because when you’re parenting a sensory seeker, you never know what you’re going to need — but it’s guaranteed to be a lot. Here’s What’s Actually in My Sensory Mum Bag (Plus a Car Boot Full of Backups): Forget handbags. I’ve fully accepted that my bits and bobs belong in the kids’ zip pouch. Spare clothes & pants (because anything can happen) Nappies (Isaac will only poo in one — no judgement, eye roll) Snacks (aka bribes disguised as food and not always healthy I will admit) Toys (today? A car. Last week? A Henry Hoover because Isaac refused to leave without it 😅) Socks (because keeping socks on feet? Not in this house) Juice bottl...

Meltdown in Aisle 5: The Sensory Mum Survival Guide to Public Meltdowns!

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  The £10 Hack That Ended Our Supermarket Meltdowns: A Sensory Mum’s Survival Guide I was in the cereal aisle, sweating, panicking, and moments away from full-on chaos... again. The lights were too bright, the trolley wheels squeaked like they were mocking me, and my sensory-seeking child was gearing up to lose it. Sound familiar? But then I clipped this one gadget onto the pram — and everything changed. For the first time, my son sat calmly, watching his YouTube video while I shopped like a normal person. No stares. No judgement. Just peace (and snacks). So here it is: the honest, funny, totally mum-tested survival guide for public sensory meltdowns — featuring the £10 Amazon hack that saved my sanity. Recognising a Sensory Meltdown Before It Starts (The Warning Signs) Let’s face it — sensory meltdowns don’t just happen . There are clues, and once you’ve seen them enough times, you know exactly what’s coming. The fidget spinner gets dropped... then kicked... Their jaw clenches, s...