All Things Sensory by Harkla
343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 397 ratingsRachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives.
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#84 - What is the Olfactory System & Tips for Success
February 26, 2020 16:30 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week’s episode is brought to you by a listener question - Why do children struggle with smells? What can be done to help a child tolerate the variety of smells in a school lunchroom? Our sense of smell - our olfactory sense - plays a huge role in our daily routines, including eating and social situations but also when we clean, walk through the store, and even sleep! So when our sense of smell is over-responsive, it can cause some serious challenges! Be ready to take some notes and mak...
#83 - Pediatric Physical Therapy with Emily, from @kinesio_kids
February 19, 2020 16:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to Episode 83 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Dr. Emily Heisey, a pediatric physical therapist. She is the face behind Kinesio Kids and has been practicing PT for 10 years! She specializes in a wide spectrum of diagnoses including torticollis, gross motor delays, neurological conditions, and orthopedic injuries. Emily is also a mother and a wife and enjoys sharing her knowledge on her Instagram page, @kinesio_kids. Enjoy! SHOW NOTE...
#83 - Pediatric Physical Therapy with Emily, from @kinesio_kids
February 19, 2020 16:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to Episode 83 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Dr. Emily Heisey, a pediatric physical therapist. She is the face behind Kinesio Kids and has been practicing PT for 10 years! She specializes in a wide spectrum of diagnoses including torticollis, gross motor delays, neurological conditions, and orthopedic injuries. Emily is also a mother and a wife and enjoys sharing her knowledge on her Instagram page, @kinesio_kids. Enjoy! SHOW NOTE...
#82 - Answering your Sensory Questions Live on Instagram!
February 12, 2020 16:30 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome to Episode 82 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica are LIVE on Instagram! Answering YOUR questions and talking about all things weighted, messy play, The Listening Program, and more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality se...
#81 - Everyone's Favorite Topic: Screen Time for Kids!
February 05, 2020 16:30 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to Episode 81 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about everyone’s favorite topic - screen time. It’s somewhat controversial but they are ready to take on the heat! Listen in as they discuss the pros and cons of screen time as well as some strategies to help alleviate the power struggles that can oftentimes ensue. The goal in today’s episode is to inform and hopefully provide some new ideas. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ...
#80 - PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurofeedback and MORE with Michael Klinkner, LCSW
January 29, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWelcome to Episode 80 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Michael Klinkner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has received special training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is dedicated to helping people find the inner strengths inside themselves. He believes that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Get ready to take notes and make sure you listen...
#79 - The OT Baby Registry and Infant Do's and Don't's!
January 22, 2020 16:30 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to Episode 79 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica discuss their favorite products for babies - more specifically, what you can add to your baby registry if you’re expecting OR what you can purchase for someone who is expecting. With all of the different baby-product companies out there, it can be hard to know what to buy so today, Rachel and Jessica break it down while also giving you the WHY behind each item. Be sure to check out the show notes on our ...
#78 - Speech Therapy and Beyond with Rachel Madel
January 15, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWelcome to Episode 78 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Rachel Madel, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and “tech master!” She is based in Los Angeles and is dedicated to helping parents and clinicians learn how to support children with complex communication needs. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast - Talking with Tech - that helps guide parents and professionals on utilizing technology to support communication. She has been featured in Autism Pare...
#78 - Speech Therapy and Beyond with Rachel Madel- Autism Expert
January 15, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWelcome to Episode 78 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Rachel Madel, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and “tech master!” She is based in Los Angeles and is dedicated to helping parents and clinicians learn how to support children with complex communication needs. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast - Talking with Tech - that helps guide parents and professionals on utilizing technology to support communication. She has been featured in Autism Pare...
#77 - Defining The Perfect Storm with Dr. Christie Hafer, Pediatric Chiropractor
January 08, 2020 16:30 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome to Episode 77 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Dr. Christie Hafer, a pediatric chiropractor who is passionate about helping families and children lead healthier, happier lives. She focuses on a holistic approach and is passionate about spreading the word about The Perfect Storm. Get ready to be blown away! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Purpose Driven Chiropractic The Perfect Storm Book - Accessing the Healin...
#76 - A Look Inside THE HARKLA SENSORY CLUB- Including a Special Offer!
January 01, 2020 16:30 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about their membership website, The Harkla Sensory Club. They like to call it “the podcast on steroids” because members of The Club get access to even more resources, activity ideas, and strategies. This episode even has a special offer if you’re listening to it between January 1 - 4. And don’t forget to check out The Harkla Sensory Club today! Enjoy! Get one-month free to The Harkla Sensory Club by clicking here!
#75 - The Power of Vision Therapy, with Dr. Ryan Johnson, OD, FAAO
December 18, 2019 16:30 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Dr. Ryan Johnson, an Idaho native who not only graduated from optometry school but also completed a residency in binocular vision and neuro-optometry. He is passionate about helping people and spreading the word that vision is a large piece of the puzzle. He provides so much value in this episode so get ready to be blown away! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Artisan Pediatric Eye Care Be sure to check out the show notes ...
#74 - The Beauty of Building Rapport with Your Child
December 11, 2019 16:30 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about the importance of creating a relationship with your child / client. They believe that children should enjoy therapy and that the family should trust the therapist. They also believe that there are certain tricks and strategies to help foster a positive relationship with every child. Get ready to take all the notes. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Warheads Sour Spray Too Tarts Sugar Free Sour Spray Light-...
#73 - Vestibular Integration with Kali Jacobs, OTR/L
December 04, 2019 16:30 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Kali Jacobs, an Occupational Therapist in Toronto. She specializes in Vestibular Integration so get ready to take notes because she drops some seriously valuable info in today’s interview! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS SMILE Therapy For Kids Cuevas Medek Exercise- CME The Listening Program (TLP) - Advanced Brain Tech Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To Yo...
#72 - Ditch the Traditional Gift Guide
November 27, 2019 16:30 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica challenge the idea of a “gift guide.” What if, instead of giving your child(ren) toys for Christmas, you gift EXPERIENCES? Listen in as they talk about the why, the how, and the what. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Round Therapy Ball Peanut Therapy Ball Yoga Half Ball (Bosu) Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla...
#71 - Finding Joy with Multiple Children & Therapies
November 20, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica sit down with Karen, a mother of multiple children who have benefited from several different types of therapies. Not only is Karen an incredible story teller, but she is relatable and passionate. Listen in as she talks about her children and her journey. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS The Out-of-Sync Child Game Changers Idaho Advanced Vision Therapy in Boise, Idaho Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog...
#70 - Parenting a Child with PTSD
November 13, 2019 16:30 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss a topic that is not typically brought up in everyday conversation - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Why? Because it’s not just soldiers who can suffer from this potentially debilitating diagnosis - parents and caregivers of children with special needs can also suffer from PTSD. Rachel and Jessica dive into what PTSD can look like as well as the WHY behind it. They also share some tips for getting help. Share this episode with someone who might benefit...
#69 - Demystifying Sleep Training with The Sleep Fairy
November 06, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica chat with The Sleep Fairy, The Bedtime Whisperer - Krista. She is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and her passion is helping families get their babies and toddlers sleeping through the night. Her goal is to empower families worldwide and she has so much passion for what she does! Dive into this episode and get ready to take notes! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Krista at My Sleep Fairy Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog a...
#68 - Tips and Tricks for Using Weighted Products Efficiently
October 30, 2019 15:30 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica give you all the info on weighted items - vests, blankets, and lap pads. They talk about how much weight to use as well as other tips and tricks to help your child successfully utilize these tools to feel calm, cool, and collected! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accom...
#68 - Tips and Tricks for Using Weighted Products Efficiently
October 30, 2019 15:30 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica give you all the info on weighted items - vests, blankets, and lap pads. They talk about how much weight to use as well as other tips and tricks to help your child successfully utilize these tools to feel calm, cool, and collected! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accom...
#67 - Early Warning Signs of Sensory Processing Challenges
October 23, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss the various “early warning signs” when it comes to Sensory Processing Disorder. It’s important to note that if a child exhibits one of the signs as discussed, this does not mean the child “has” SPD - it simply means there is a potential for a “different” sensory response. As always, make sure you do your own research and listen to your intuition. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Early Warning Signs - Infancy-12 months Early Warning Sign...
#66 - Part 2 with Amber Grant: Parenting Children with Different Abilities, Mom Guilt, and Guardianship
October 16, 2019 15:30 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica dive deep into tough topics with Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! Make sure you've listened to Part 1! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS iCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive Bikes Host an iCan Bike Camp Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.C...
#66 - Autism and Cerebral Palsy: an Interview with Amber Grant: Part 1
October 09, 2019 15:30 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with the mother of two amazing boys - Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! This is Part 1 so be sure to tune in next week for Part 2! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS iCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive Bikes Host an iCan Bike Camp< Be sure to check ou...
#65 - Multi-Sensory Processing 101
October 02, 2019 15:30 - 33 minutes - 23 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica dive into a not-so-familiar topic - multi-sensory processing. As per usual, they go through the details to help you understand why they are so passionate about this topic and why they use a multi-sensory approach during their OT treatment sessions and promote it to their clients and community. And stay tuned to the end because they give you their fav. 5 multi-sensory processing activities that YOU can complete! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS O...
#64 - Advice for New Mamas with Nekole from Kids OT Help
September 25, 2019 15:30 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with Nekole, an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping families. She specializes in early childhood development and strives to help the entire family thrive! She has her own website, a YouTube channel, and an amazing Instagram account where she shares all the amazing things she knows! This episode is full of valuable information, so get ready! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Kids OT Help website Kids OT Help YouTube Kid...
#63 - Product Review: ARK Therapeutic
September 18, 2019 15:30 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk about oral motor tools - specifically tools from ARK Therapeutic! Giving you tips and tricks to incorporate oral motor tools into your child’s routine as well as solid advice to teach your children how to use these tools. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ARK Therapeutic ARK Blog Z-Vibes Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mis...
#62 - Is Your Child's Self Esteem Negatively Impacting Their Daily Functioning?
September 11, 2019 15:30 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss self-confidence and perseverance. So many children struggle with these “skills” but there are some easy tricks to help build them! Get ready to take notes because you are about to get some real-life ideas to incorporate today! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS 40 ways for kids to give back to their community Game Changers Idaho Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podca...
#61 - Could Your Child Benefit from Seeing a Chiropractor?
September 04, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica interview Todd, a chiropractor who has been in the business for many years, in fact since childhood! He is passionate about his business and helping people from the inside out! Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory product...
#60 - The Functional Health Mom: Tangible Tips to Decrease Toxins in Your Life
August 28, 2019 15:30 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing Jennifer Johnson - a Functional Health Coach (FDN-P), who is incredibly passionate about helping people get to the root cause of their health problems with a self-care model! This is an interview you don’t want to miss! Make sure you get your pen and paper ready to take notes - enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Salt Lamp Blue Light Glasses Blue Light Glasses for kids Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Ha...
#59 - Is it ADHD or is it Vision?
August 21, 2019 15:30 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss the possibility that many of our kiddo’s challenges relate back to ocular motor deficits. Not only do they discuss the difference between ocular motor abilities and visual acuity, they also discuss the steps YOU can take if you suspect an ocular motor deficit in your child. And the best part - you’ll get 5 fabulous ways you can help your child improve their ocular motor skills! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Choosing an Eye Doctor Wh...
#58 - Back to School Tips for Success!
August 14, 2019 15:30 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica dive into their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies for making the transition back to school as easy and enjoyable as possible! They talk about sensory diets, brain breaks, and even the food that can help your child increase their success and independence with school routines and activities. You don’t want to miss out on this episode! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Visual Timer for Homework Wobble Cushion Therapy Ball Seat with “Legs” ...
#57 - IEPs and Advocating for Your Child's Education with Tiffany, OTR/L
August 07, 2019 15:30 - 47 minutes - 33 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with an amazing Occupational Therapist - Tiffany Pollock. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and has spent most of her time working in the school districts. She has so much knowledge in the areas of early development, fine motor and handwriting skills, and how to help our kiddos get the services to help them succeed. You don’t want to miss this episode! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Click HERE to learn more about...
#57 - IEPs and Advocating for Your Child's Education with Tiffany, OTR/L
August 07, 2019 15:30 - 47 minutes - 33 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with an amazing Occupational Therapist - Tiffany Pollock. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and has spent most of her time working in the school districts. She has so much knowledge in the areas of early development, fine motor and handwriting skills, and how to help our kiddos get the services to help them succeed. You don’t want to miss this episode! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Click HERE to learn more about...
#56 - Navigating the Bathtime and Water Play Sensory Experience with Strategies in Your Toolbox!
July 31, 2019 15:30 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica answer one of your questions! They love doing this - really serving you and giving you the answers and resources that you truly need! They had a parent ask about bathtime and water play; so many children struggle with tolerating bathtime as well as enjoying playing in various water parks or pools / lakes. As always, these ladies discuss the “why” behind this specific challenge as well as provide you with their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies to help your child...
#55 - When Should I Expect My Child to Complete Daily Tasks Independently?
July 24, 2019 15:30 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica dive into what is the “normal” age for kiddos to complete various activities of daily living (aka ADLs). They reference a tool called the REAL - the Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life - as well as provide you with some of their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies to help your child progress in their ability to complete these daily tasks more successfully and independently. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Toileting Visual Schedule Fine Mo...
#54 - Messy Play ALL DAY!
July 17, 2019 15:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica talk all things messy play. First, they discuss the WHY behind messy play and then dive into their favorite messy play mediums and some different activities to try with them. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Barbasol Shaving Cream Cremo Shaving Cream Ultimate DIY Slime Kit Water Beads Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at...
#53 - Preemies, therapy, and life with a child with multiple diagnoses, with Jenny from Our Life After NICU
July 10, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and blogger Jenny Saunders! She is a mother of a strong little boy who is “beating the odds one day at a time!” Listen in to hear about how and why she got started, why she’s so incredibly passionate, and how she navigates life with her amazing little boy. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Jenny’s Blog Our LIfe After NICU Jenny’s Resources Cuevas MEDEK Exercises (MEDEK/CM Be sure to check out the show n...
#52 - 4th of July Sensory Survival Guide
June 26, 2019 15:30 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica are chatting about the 4th of July. This can be a stressful holiday due to the change in routine and fireworks. While some of our sensory kiddos LOVE this holiday, there are a lot of our kiddos who struggle significantly. In this episode, you will gain some valuable insight as to why our sensory kiddos struggle so much as well as the best part - strategies and tips to help your child (and you!) have a fun, successful 4th of July. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMM...
#52 - Making the Holidays More Successful with a Sensory Kiddo/4th of July Sensory Survival Guide
June 26, 2019 15:30 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica are chatting about the 4th of July. This can be a stressful holiday due to the change in routine and fireworks. While some of our sensory kiddos LOVE this holiday, there are a lot of our kiddos who struggle significantly. In this episode, you will gain some valuable insight as to why our sensory kiddos struggle so much as well as the best part - strategies and tips to help your child (and you!) have a fun, successful 4th of July. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMM...
#51 - Why Creating an Experience is so Important For Our Children
June 19, 2019 15:30 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica are chatting about the importance of creating an experience during a treatment session as well as at home. Not only does creating an experience during various activities help your child feel empowered and successful, but it also helps you to have an enjoyable moment with your child. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Balanced and Barefoot Balanced and Barefoot Blog Visual Timer Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Pod...
#50 - The Things We Wish We Would've Known During OTA School: New Grad Life
June 12, 2019 15:30 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss what they’ve learned throughout the years. From learning to “let it go,” enjoy the little things, and to not take everything personally, they share some lessons they’ve learned as they have navigated the world of occupational therapy. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Balanced and Barefoot Balanced and Barefoot Blog What is Occupational Therapy? Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You ...
#49 - Psychotherapy + Sensory Space + Mama of Twins with Emma Arnoff, LCSW
June 05, 2019 15:30 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and business owner - Emma Arnoff! She recently opened her own clinic in New York where she helps children using her knowledge as a psychotherapist while incorporating our favorite thing - sensory integration! Listen in to hear all about her inspiration and her journey! We know you’ll be motivated after listening to her talk. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS The Sensory Space Check out Emma on Instagram @emmana...
#48 - Interview with Jennifer: Finding balance while parenting a child with a rare, genetic diagnosis
May 29, 2019 15:30 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and blogger Jennifer Carfora! She is a mother of 2 and runs the blog Failure to Thrive No More along with many other online and social media ventures! Listen in to hear about how she got started, why she’s so incredibly passionate, and how she navigates life with a child diagnosed with DYRK1A Syndrome. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Jennifer’s Blog - Failure To Thrive No More DRYK1A Syndrome International...
#47 - "Normal,""Neuro-Typical,""Average." Our kiddos are so much more than these words
May 22, 2019 15:30 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBToday, Rachel and Jessica are going to switch things up a bit and have a conversation; instead of giving you all the information and then their fav tips, tricks, and strategies for a specific topic, they are going to discuss what is “normal” and why they don’t actually like that word! Make sure to reach out on Instagram @allthingssensorypodcast to let them know your thoughts on this somewhat controversial topic! Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. ...
#46 - Our Favorite Therapeutic Group Activities
May 15, 2019 15:30 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to episode number 46! Today’s episode came from a question we received from a fellow therapist. Even though all of our ideas in today’s episode are geared towards treatment, they can definitely be incorporated into daily family life as well! We hope you get some good ideas and make sure to share this episode with your fellow therapists and parents! Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you...
#45 - Learning to be a Kind Parent with MegAnne from Be Kind Coaching
May 08, 2019 15:30 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHey everyone! Thank you so much for returning to another episode with us! We are so excited for today’s episode with the fabulous MegAnne Ford! MegAnne has created a unique program for families, with the focus on being kind. She was kind enough to share her story with us and also provided us with so many useful tips and tricks! We hope you enjoy listening to her as much as we did! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS Check out MegAnne’s Instagram - @bekindcoaching Be Kind Coaching Free Parenting Qui...
#44 - Tummy Time + Crawling: Your Guide to Growing Strong, Healthy Babies!
May 01, 2019 15:30 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBToday’s episode is all about infant tummy time and crawling and how these two “milestones” can potentially affect overall development for our kiddos. We want to make sure you remember - everything we talk about is based on our opinions as well as our personal experiences and research in the field of occupational therapy. As always, we also talk about our favorite tips, tricks, and strategies related to tummy time and crawling. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS Baby Einstein Star Bright Symphon...
#43 - Exploring the Social World with Jaime Rivetts
April 24, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHey everyone! Thank you for returning to another episode with us! We are so excited for today’s episode with the amazing Jaime Rivetts! Jaime is passionate about helping children and she has created so many amazing things that, well, we don’t want to spoil it for you! So make sure to listen to the episode to hear all about what she’s doing and how you can also incorporate some of her ideas into your routine with your child! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS Idaho Social Learning Center Meet ...
#42 - Essential Oils for Kids
April 17, 2019 15:30 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHey there! Thanks so much for joining us again! We are so happy to be sharing some small pieces of information about essential oils today! While essential oils are not something that we claim to know a lot about, we have seen the potential positive benefits that can occur with the use of essential oils - both in our personal and professional lives. So we wanted to share a little bit of this with you! We hope you enjoy this episode and definitely do your own research to see if essential oils...
#41 - All Things Poo 2.0! Sensory Integration Tips & Strategies for the Bathroom
April 10, 2019 15:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome back friends! This week, we decided to re-do an episode from when we first started because unfortunately, the sound quality just wasn’t the best! So this week we are talking about poo, again! We dive into the whys, the hows, and all the strategies to help your child achieve success with using the bathroom. We hope you enjoy this episode and hope you are able to use some of the ideas we talk about. And as always, thank you so much for joining us on this incredible journey! SHOW NOTE...