Ep 100. Overstimulated by Your Kids? You're NOT a Bad Parent (ADHD & Sensory Tips)
May 13, 2025
Parents often grapple with sensory overload, especially when their needs clash with their children's. Guilt and pressure to keep going can lead to burnout. The conversation emphasizes self-care and gives practical strategies like taking sensory breaks and open discussions with kids. It also highlights the importance of building awareness around sensory differences, allowing both parents and children to thrive. Ultimately, cultivating self-compassion can help navigate these challenges more effectively.
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Sensory Overload Causes Parental Guilt
Kids create constant sensory input that can overwhelm parents, especially those with sensory sensitivities.
Guilt often arises when parents try to "power through" sensory overload instead of addressing their needs.
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Take Sensory Breaks Often
Take sensory breaks by removing yourself from overwhelming environments when possible.
Use creativity and support from others to build breaks into your day to maintain regulation.
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Discuss Sensory Needs With Kids
Talk to your children about your sensory experiences using body sensation language.
Helping kids notice their own body signals supports better emotional regulation.
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In this video, I explain how sensory differences between parents and children can cause guilt, burnout, and dysregulation—especially for neurodivergent parents.
This video offers practical tools and insights to help you navigate sensory overload and advocate for your own needs while still showing up for your kids!
Whether you’re struggling with being touched out, overwhelmed by noise, or just need permission to take a break, this video will give you both strategies and emotional validation.
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⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Topic: Sensory needs in parenting 0:30 – The sensory onslaught of kids 1:00 – Guilt and the pressure to "power through" 2:00 – What happens when we suppress our needs 2:45 – Dysregulation: shutdown vs. meltdown 3:10 – Modeling self-care helps kids too 4:00 – Strategy 1: Taking sensory breaks 5:00 – Strategy 2: Talking to your kids about it 6:00 – ADHD, sensory issues, and body awareness 7:00 – How to build interoceptive skills 8:00 – Strategy 3: Dulling sensory input (visual & auditory) 9:00 – Strategy 4: Managing touch when you're touched out 10:00 – The power of proprioceptive input 11:00 – Examples of proprioceptive activities 12:00 – Guilt is not helpful—self-compassion is 13:00 – Reframing sensory mismatch- it can offer your kids skills! 14:00 – Closing thoughts: You’re doing a good job!
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