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28/10/2025

Why climb trees 🌳

The many, many, many benefits of tree climbing:

🌳 muscle strength
🌳 endurance
🌳 gross motor skills such as balance and core strength
🌳 spatial awareness
🌳 tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive input
🌳 critical thinking skills
🌳 executive functioning skills
🌳 decision-making and problem-solving skills
🌳 motor planning
🌳 emotional strength and resilience
🌳 sense of accomplishment
🌳 self-confidence
🌳 imaginative and creative play

Most importantly...having fun!

26/10/2025

Why a child may act out

💭 When a child “acts out,” it’s easy to assume they’re doing it on purpose
But all behavior is communication — it tells us what’s happening beneath the surface. This doesn't mean we don't set limits on the behavior but it does mean we set those limits with compassion and understanding.

Instead of asking “What’s wrong with this child?” try asking,
👉 “What is this behavior trying to tell me?”

Every behavior is a message — we just have to learn how to listen. 💫

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24/10/2025

Boosting pencil grasp

We love to work on fine motor skills using everyday objects in play. Here are some additional ideas: https://www.theottoolbox.com/tripod-grasp-fine-motor-skills-everyday-items/

23/10/2025

Activities for your sensory seeker

Know a child who is a "sensory seeker" (i.e. always seeking out sensory input, may be clumsy, seems hyperactive, might be a messy eater...)?

>>> https://hes-extraordinary.com/daily-activities-proprioceptive-input

21/10/2025

Improving working memory

Here are some easy ways to support working memory development at school and at home. What other ideas do you have for this executive functioning skill? Working memory drives function! Here is a link with more info and resources: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory

19/10/2025

Tips for picking Halloween costumes

If your kiddo struggles with textures or restrictive clothing, choosing a Halloween costume can be a big challenge. Here are a few things that can help:

Go big on comfort: Think soft fabrics, loose fits, and avoiding itchy tags or sequins.

Try a "stealth" DIY costume: Regular clothes (like a yellow shirt and a sun hat for a sunflower) can work!

Practice makes perfect: Let them try on the costume before Halloween, even for a few minutes.

The No-Costume Option is FINE: Above all, respect their choice if they decide not to wear one. Their comfort is the most important part of a fun night!

17/10/2025

De-escalation strategies for sensory meltdowns

It's National Sensory Awareness Month 🧡💙

De-Escalation Strategies For Sensory Meltdowns
What could you add to this list?

Breathing exercises
Validate their feelings
Be calm
Decrease sensory input
Don’t try to reason
Respect their space
Use distraction
Come down to your child’s level
Movement break
Don’t yell over them
Keep it quiet
Don’t be judgmental
Don’t make demands

Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support
sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com

17/10/2025

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16/10/2025

With Social Thinking – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

15/10/2025

Sensory friendly sleep tips

🌙 Sensory-Smart Sleep Tips for Kids 💤

Kids who struggle to settle at night may benefit from sensory strategies that help calm and organize their bodies. 🛌 Why?
They can help reduce restlessness, ease transitions, and support deeper, more restful sleep.

✅ Smart Tips to Try Tonight

🤸🏻‍♂️Movement beforehand: Give opportunities to jump, swing, or rock earlier in the evening to help “use up” excess energy.

🤗Deep pressure & compression: Massage, joint compressions, or hugging can offer calming input.

🐰Soothing textures: Remove scratchy tags, use soft sheets, let the child choose cozy pajamas.

🪥Chew or fidget tools: Offer safe chewables or soothing items for kids who use oral input to self-calm.

🎵White noise or gentle music: Plays in the background to mask disruptive sounds and support a calming environment.

🛏️Bed “cocooning”: Use pillows or blankets around edges or even a canopy to create a cozy, contained feeling.

⏰Consistent bedtime routine: Transition time with predictable steps helps their body know it’s time to wind down.

For more information, visit us here: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/sensory-smart-sleep-tips-kids/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

13/10/2025

👻 Halloween Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Night! 🎃
Halloween can be exciting — but also overwhelming for many children, especially those with sensory sensitivities.
Here are some ways to help make the night more enjoyable and predictable 💛
✨ 1. Prepare Ahead
– Talk through what will happen or use a visual guide.
– Watch short videos or read a story about trick-or-treating.
– Practice saying “Trick or Treat” or showing the treat bag.
👕 2. Choose Comfort
– Pick costumes that are soft, tag-free, and easy to move in.
– Try on the costume a few days before to check for comfort.
– Bring noise-cancelling headphones or sunglasses if needed.
🍬 3. Bring the Essentials
– Treat bag or bucket
– Flashlight
– Water bottle
– Fidget or comfort item
– Headphones (optional)
🧡 4. Keep It Predictable & Flexible
– Go early before it gets dark or crowded.
– Take breaks when needed.
– It’s okay to skip houses or finish early!
A little planning goes a long way in helping every child enjoy the magic of Halloween — in their own way 🎃