(ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Sensory Sensitivity, Emotional Intensity) You can feel it the way parents of little kids feel a fever coming on — before the season officially starts, before the tree goes up, before anyone mentions hot cocoa. Holiday Season. And with it:T he noise. The relatives. The pressure. The changes.The expectations that your teen “be on,” participate, smile, socialize, act grateful, act mature, and act regulated. It's a whole SOS: Sensory Overload Season  situation. And I need...

You can feel it creeping in before the calendar even flips…Holiday season. The lights. The music. The schedule changes. The sugar.The pressure — spoken and unspoken — to “make it magical.” And if you’re raising a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or sensory processing challenges, you know the truth: The holidays aren’t just busy. They’re a full-on sensory storm. One minute your child is excited, the next they’re spiraling, melting down, shutting down, or completely overwhelmed. Let’s...

Halloween is one of those magical nights kids dream about all year—costumes, candy, and spooky fun around every corner. But for kids with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities,  it can also be... a lot.   Between loud noises, crowded streets, itchy costumes, and sugar overload, what’s meant to be fun can turn into overwhelm fast. So how do we help our kids enjoy Halloween without the chaos or meltdowns? Here’s how to make the night smoother, calmer, and still full of fun.     1. The Sensory...