Ep146 - SPD: Sensory Processing Differences & Kids' Emotions

Enlightening Motherhood

🎧 Understanding Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation in Kids

Ever wonder why some kids get overwhelmed in noisy places—while others may seek out loud music, rough play, or tight squeezes?

Sensory processing plays a huge role in our kids' emotions and behavior, often in ways we don’t even realize. In this episode of the Enlightening Motherhood podcast, host Emily Hamblin sits down with Carrie Carman & Jen Papasodoro, the OT Parent Coaches, to explore sensory processing differences—what they are, how they impact children’s emotions, and what parents can do to help.

Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child or just want to better understand sensory differences, this episode will give you the tools to create a calmer, more connected home.

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Time Stamps

00:00 → Introduction to Sensory Processing Challenges
00:41 → Meet the OT Parent Coaches
01:57 → Understanding Sensory Processing
04:23 → Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Explained
08:20 → Recognizing Sensory Differences in Children
15:00 → Practical Tips for Managing Sensory Challenges
24:17 → Understanding Sensory Awareness in Parenting
25:28 → Modeling Sensory Regulation for Children
25:57 → Sensory Strategies for Older Kids and Adults
31:11 → Proprioceptive Activities for Sensory Regulation
37:49 → Addressing Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
47:59 → Final Thoughts & Contact Information

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