The Children In Motion Resource Library
Parenting Resources Created by Experts in Child Development
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The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal
36 page PDF digital download to track behavior patterns, identify triggers, and teach your child how to understand their nervous system. (1 Month Behavior Tracker)
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The Self Regulation Crash Course
A condensed version of The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal - learn about self regulation & identify behavior patterns. (1 Week Behavior Tracker)
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Self Regulation Visual Checkpoint
Use this visual reminder to help your child get to know their unique self regulation tendencies on a regular basis
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Animal Walk Cards
Use this fun 8 pack of animal walk cards to improve self regulation when transitioning, completing homework, & more.
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How To Support Your Child Through A Meltdown
Meltdowns are hard. Check out this freebie for tips to keep in mind the next time your child has a hard time with big emotions.
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Self Regulation Strategies to Get Your Child to Sit at the Table for Dinner or Homework
Is your child constantly getting up from the table during dinner or homework time? This could be a sign that they need more regulating input - try these strategies!
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Make sure to read these posts about self regulation
5 Warning Signs Your Child Struggles With Self Regulation
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Tools for when you need to tone things down a notch
Mini Trampoline
Crash Pads
Headphones
Sensory Swing
Weighted Vest
Webe Kalm
Do you ever regret your response to a meltdown?
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Do you wonder if you could do anything different to help them in those situations? In our free download 'How To Support Your Child Through A Meltdown' we go over what you should & shouldn't do during a meltdown to support your child.
Tools for the 'wiggle butts'
Chair Strap
Artist Eraser
Yoga Ball
Wiggle Cushion
Weighted Lap Pad
Chewy Necklace
If your child is constantly re-adjusting themselves while siting at the table - sitting on their knees, shifting from side to side - this is a sign they need more support! The tripp trapp chair provides all of the support they need to increase sitting time so they can eat dinner, draw, & do homework.
Are you constantly having to wrangle your child to sit at the table to eat a meal or do their homework?
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This is a common frustration we hear from parents - so we put together a guide for you to help you out!
Our Favorite Books on Self Regulation
The Sensory Processing Crash Course
A foundational guide to sensory processing & why your child does what they do in a 7 page introductory digital download.
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Sensory Activity Workbook
This workbook contains step by step instructions for 20 easy to implement sensory activities to help your child stay regulated
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Animal Walk Cards
Use this fun 8 pack of animal walk cards to improve self regulation when transitioning, completing homework, & more.
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What to do when your child is oversensitive to auditory information
Try these three powerful sensory strategies to support your child with a sensitive auditory system!
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Make sure to read these posts about sensory processing
3 Things You Should Know About Sensory Processing
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Soft Lighting
Components
of a Calming
Sensory Corner
Soft lighting immediately creates a sense of calm, especially for kiddos who are sensitive to visual information. You can create this using string lights, floor lamps, or lanterns.
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Screen Free Activities
Help your child focus on the present moment by providing different types of activities that they can use their eyes and hands to experience. This could look like reading their favorite books, playing with a wooden train set, building legos, or drawing.
Soft Lighting
Components
of a Calming
Sensory Corner
Soft lighting immediately creates a sense of calm, especially for kiddos who are sensitive to visual information. You can create this using string lights, floor lamps, or lanterns.
Calming Corner Essentials
Comfort Items
Make your calming corner cozy by adding soft textures in the form of blankets, pillows, bean bags, stuffed animals, and rugs. Bonus points if any of these items are weighted!
Having a designated smaller space can also be very calming. This could be a fort, tent, or closet.
Screen Free Activities
Help your child focus on the present moment by providing different types of activities that they can use their eyes and hands to experience. This could look like reading their favorite books, playing with a wooden train set, building legos, or drawing.
Does your child get overwhelmed in loud settings or overreact to everyday noises?
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This is a sign that they have a sensitive auditory system. Learn how to support them by downloading our freebie!
Sensory Processing Book Recs
Play Dough Challenge Cards
Develop the hand & finger muscles needed for grasp development & handwriting through these 6 play dough challenges
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Animal Walk Cards
Use this fun 8 pack of animal walk cards to improve the core, shoulder, and neck strength needed for handwriting & fine motor skills
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Tracing Patterns for Fine Motor Strength
Build finger strength & control by tracing! This would be an excellent activity to do before writing to warm up the finger/hand muscles & engage the eyes.
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Proper chair & desk positioning is essential for handwriting success. We always want our kiddos feet to be flat on the floor, and their ankles, knees, and hips to be at a 90 degree angle.
This positioning ensures that they have all of the support they need to focus on their writing. The Tripp Trapp Chair is special because it adjusts to your child's unique body at any age.
Build finger muscle & control through tracing
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These fun tracing patterns are a fun way to build finger muscles & improve control. Have your child trace these patterns as a warm up for writing so they can do their best work!
The Best Handwriting Without Tears Books
The Best Handwriting Without Tears Books
1. My First School Book
2. Kick Start Kindergarten
3. Letters and Numbers for Me
4. My Printing Book
5. Printing Power
6. Cursive Handwriting
The Parent Playbook
Learn more about your child's development in the first 4 years of life & what you can do to set them up for life long success
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The Beginners Guide to Pediatric OT
Learn how working with a pediatric occupational therapist can help your child & how to know when your child needs support from an OT
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Make sure to read these posts about child development
Play Milestones In Early Childhood & How To Play With Your Child To Promote Development
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The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal
36 page PDF digital download to track behavior patterns, identify triggers, and teach your child how to understand their nervous system. (1 Month Behavior Tracker)
The Self Regulation Crash Course
A condensed version of The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal - learn about self regulation & identify behavior patterns. (1 Week Behavior Tracker)
Self Regulation Visual Checkpoint
Use this visual reminder to help your child get to know their unique self regulation tendencies on a regular basis
Animal Walk Cards
Use this fun 8 pack of animal walk cards to improve self regulation when transitioning, completing homework, & more.
How To Support Your Child Through A Meltdown
Meltdowns are hard. Check out this freebie for tips to keep in mind the next time your child has a hard time with big emotions.
Self Regulation Strategies to Get Your Child to Sit at the Table for Dinner or Homework
Is your child constantly getting up from the table during dinner or homework time? This could be a sign that they need more regulating input - try these strategies!
The Sensory Processing Crash Course
A foundational guide to sensory processing & why your child does what they do in a 7 page introductory digital download.
Sensory Activity Workbook
This workbook contains step by step instructions for 20 easy to implement sensory activities to help your child stay regulated
What To Do When Your Child Is Oversensitive To Auditory Information
Try these three powerful sensory strategies to support your child with a sensitive auditory system!
download now
Tracing Patterns For Fine Motor Strength
Build finger strength & control by tracing! This would be an excellent activity to do before writing to warm up the finger/hand muscles & engage the eyes.
download now
The Parent Playbook
Learn more about your child's development in the first 4 years of life & what you can do to set them up for life long success
download now
Play Dough Challenge Cards
Develop the hand & finger muscles needed for grasp development & handwriting through these 6 play dough challenges
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The Beginners Guide to Pediatric OT
Learn how working with a pediatric occupational therapist can help your child & how to know when your child needs support from an OT
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