Your Yard Needs a Sensory Garden Path
Sensory paths are a popular feature in schools, as they can engage kids in ways that promote focus and calm. These are all things that many adults could stand to…
How to Cope With Misophonia
If there are certain sounds that trigger an extremely negative reaction in your, from rage or annoyance to disgust or even panic, you might have a condition called misophonia. The…
Use These Six Steps to Salvage a Bad Day
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) Bad moods can have different drivers, but a common characteristic is the presence of your stress response. While the stress response is crucial for getting us in…
How to Recognize ‘Sensory Processing Disorder’ in Your Child
Photo: myboys.me (Shutterstock) Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your…
These Sensory Activities Won’t Make a Giant Mess of Your Home
Photo: Pressmaster (Shutterstock) Sensory activities are a really important aspect of child development. In particular, activities that incorporate “messy play” are helpful for kids to integrate different sensations into their…
Never Ignore These Types of Back Pain
Photo: TB studio (Shutterstock) It often feels like after a certain age, back pain becomes a fact of life. This discomfort doesn’t have to be inevitable: You can keep the…
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Photo: JaySi (Shutterstock) Now that summer is in full swing, people lucky enough to have their own pool (or at least live near someone who does) are probably spending a…
Your Nervous System Is to Blame for How You Argue With Your Partner
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) If you’re wondering why you and your partner are having trouble breaking a negative cycle in your relationship that often leads to conflict, chances are you’re…
Should You Be Scraping Your Tongue Every Day?
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) You may floss, brush morning and night, get twice-yearly cleanings, and use mouthwash at the right time. But, are you also scraping your tongue? If not, you…
You Should Explore the Brain-Tingling World of TikTok ASMR
ASMR content has been around for years, most of it hosted on YouTube. The acronym stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, and content in the category generally features creators, or…