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Sensory Processing Strategies
Effective sensory processing strategies from a sensory-based Occupational Therapist to help infants, toddlers, and young children regulate, focus, and thrive. Learn practical, play-based tools to support emotional regulation, attention, and daily routines at home.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Rachel Lynn, SLP
15 hours ago4 min read
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
NewDayChildCoaching
Aug 183 min read
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
NewDayChildCoaching
Aug 113 min read
Skip-y the Sippy: Why We Say “No Thanks” to the Sippy Cup
Thoughts about the benefits of open cup vs sippy cup drinking and toddlers. Those with Autism or other neurodivergent or Sensory Differences may benefit most from this information.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Aug 44 min read
Sensory System Hangovers: Why Your Child May Meltdown After a "Good" Day
Have you ever had a fun weekend only to wake up the next day and feel "off"? Guess what? Our kids can feel the same way, especially if they have some sensory differences!
NewDayChildCoaching
Jul 283 min read
Parenting an Autistic Child: When to Challenge, When to Follow Their Lead
Raising a child is challenging. Adding to the challenging is knowing when to encourage and when to ease back. This article discusses the gentle dance of parenting an Autistic child and some tips you can use to navigate your experience together.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 143 min read
What Are Verbal Routines? How Can They Help My Child Communicate?
Verbal Routines are fun ways to encourage your child to communicate during your time together.
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Jul 73 min read
Teaching Kids (and Ourselves) to Pause Before Reacting
Do you, or your child, tend to react quickly to situations, feeling badly about how you, or they, responded? Check out this fun strategy!
NewDayChildCoaching
Jun 93 min read
Singing for Choice: How Wheels on the Bus Encourages Communication
Are you looking for your child to engage more with you while you sing songs with them? Try modifying Wheels on the Bus this way!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 262 min read
Singing for Language & Movement: Active Songs to Support Your Child’s Vestibular Needs
Do you have a very active child? Have you tried pairing active singing to help them learn communication skills?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
May 193 min read
Do You Know What Interoception Is?
Do you know about our sense called interoception? It's our own, private sense, that we may, or may not feel likes others do in experiences.
NewDayChildCoaching
May 123 min read
The Importance of Early Milestones: Why “Wait and See” Isn’t Always the Best Approach
Most babies develop skills naturally, but, what about the babies that don't? The blog exposes harm in using the "Wait and See" philosophy.
NewDayChildCoaching
May 53 min read
Building Communication Skills Through Age-Appropriate Chores
Did you know that daily chores can help your toddler have a greater sense of pride and accomplishment and strengthen their communication?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 212 min read
Teaching Language Through Play: Have Fun While Learning!
Did you know that active play, like tossing games, can be very motivating for children to learn language?
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Apr 73 min read
Encouraging Flexible Thinking in Your Child (and Yourself!)
Flexible thinking helps all of us keep our calm and better understand situations around us.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 104 min read
When You Lose Your Cool: Repairing and Modeling for Your Child
It's easy to lose your cool, literally and figuratively, after all, you're human. The magic is in what you do to repair your relationship.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 105 min read
Lead with Love: Following Your Child's Interests in Play
Leading play with what your child loves to play encourages them to play with you, allows you to enter their world, and helps relationships.
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 104 min read
How Crawling Helps Boost Communication, Feeding, Problem-Solving, and More!
Crawling is so much more than a motor milestone!
Rachel Lynn, SLP
Mar 108 min read
Meet Amanda Rae, Occupational Therapist OT! Your Sensory and Vision Expert and Mom of Two Young Daughters!
Meet our own Amanda Rae, OTR and mom of two daughters!
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 103 min read
Beyond Milestones: How a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Unlocks Your Child’s Full Potential
Did you know that each milestone is built upon the milestone preceding it? Did you know that each milestone matters in ways you may not know
NewDayChildCoaching
Mar 53 min read
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! or Me! (or Your Toddler)
Sick, Hungry or Tired? Don’t Mess with Tex! As Sophia Petrillo says, "Picture this": You’re in a foreign country on vacation. You don’t...
Throw into a Basket—Not at Me! When toddler throwing gets unruly
Getting hit with a ball, or other object, can hurt! Ouch! But, it's a part of a toddler's development...so, what can you do? Read on!
Pass on the Pouch Why Less is More with Toddler Food Pouches, Especially for Autistics or Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Food pouches are all the rage--they're less messy and portable--but--there is a dark side of relying on them, especially for children with traits of Autism, neurodivergence, and/or Sensory Processing Differences.
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