225 // Overwhelmed By Holiday Packing? 5 Tips for Creating a Fun Life Skills Opportunity With Your Neurodivergent or Special Needs Child
12/20/23 • 15 min
Travel. It's synonymous with exploration, discovery, and creating lasting memories. But for families with neurodivergent kids, packing for a trip can feel like scaling Mount Overwhelm, complete with tantrums, tears, and sensory overload.
We know, we know. You want the travel brochures with beaming families basking on sunny beaches, not the ones featuring packing-induced meltdowns. But here's the thing: travel isn't just about reaching a destination; it's a powerful learning experience. Packing, with its concrete tasks and visual cues, is a treasure trove of opportunities for growth and development.
This episode isn't just about surviving the packing frenzy. It's about unlocking the hidden potential of those overflowing suitcases. We'll explore how packing can become a powerful "teachable moment" that hones essential life skills, fosters independence, and builds confidence. Imagine turning tantrums into triumphs, chaos into calm, and packing into a launchpad for growth.
Ready to transform packing from a chore to a developmental superpower? Today let’s uncover the hidden magic of travel and empower your child with every suitcase zip!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
The Greater Honor Membership Community
http://herhomeandheart.net/tgh
FREE GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child WITHOUT Losing Your Mind (It's My Gift to You! Really! <3 )
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
3 STEPS TO REDUCE OVERWHELM:
STEP 1) Feel good!
https://bit.ly/focusedmama
STEP 2) Community!
https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroup
Step 3) Hacks, Coupons, Courses, Memberships, and FUN THINGS!
https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
Question For The Podcast?
https://www.speakpipe.com/Katie
Travel. It's synonymous with exploration, discovery, and creating lasting memories. But for families with neurodivergent kids, packing for a trip can feel like scaling Mount Overwhelm, complete with tantrums, tears, and sensory overload.
We know, we know. You want the travel brochures with beaming families basking on sunny beaches, not the ones featuring packing-induced meltdowns. But here's the thing: travel isn't just about reaching a destination; it's a powerful learning experience. Packing, with its concrete tasks and visual cues, is a treasure trove of opportunities for growth and development.
This episode isn't just about surviving the packing frenzy. It's about unlocking the hidden potential of those overflowing suitcases. We'll explore how packing can become a powerful "teachable moment" that hones essential life skills, fosters independence, and builds confidence. Imagine turning tantrums into triumphs, chaos into calm, and packing into a launchpad for growth.
Ready to transform packing from a chore to a developmental superpower? Today let’s uncover the hidden magic of travel and empower your child with every suitcase zip!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
The Greater Honor Membership Community
http://herhomeandheart.net/tgh
FREE GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child WITHOUT Losing Your Mind (It's My Gift to You! Really! <3 )
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
3 STEPS TO REDUCE OVERWHELM:
STEP 1) Feel good!
https://bit.ly/focusedmama
STEP 2) Community!
https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroup
Step 3) Hacks, Coupons, Courses, Memberships, and FUN THINGS!
https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
Question For The Podcast?
https://www.speakpipe.com/Katie
Previous Episode
224 // Meltdowns Overwhelming? Unwrap a Hidden Trigger!
Have you ever wondered why your child seems to be more stressed and irritable during the holidays? Or maybe you've noticed yourself feeling more overwhelmed and anxious than usual. In this episode, we'll explore the hidden triggers that can cause meltdowns, both in children and adults, during the holiday season. We'll also share tips on how to avoid these triggers and create a calmer and more enjoyable holiday experience for everyone.
This episode is for you if:
You have a child who experiences meltdowns or anxiety during the holidays.
You've noticed yourself feeling more stressed or overwhelmed during the holiday season.
You're looking for tips on how to create a calmer and more enjoyable holiday experience for your family.
By the end of this episode, you will:
Understand some unexpected hidden triggers that can cause meltdowns during the holidays.
Learn how to avoid these triggers and create a sensory-friendly holiday experience for your family.
Discover tips for managing your own stress and anxiety during the holiday season.
So grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let's get started!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
The Greater Honor Membership Community
http://herhomeandheart.net/tgh
FREE GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child WITHOUT Losing Your Mind (It's My Gift to You! Really! <3 )
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
3 STEPS TO REDUCE OVERWHELM:
STEP 1) Feel good!
https://bit.ly/focusedmama
STEP 2) Community!
https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroup
Step 3) Hacks, Coupons, Courses, Memberships, and FUN THINGS!
https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
Question For The Podcast?
https://www.speakpipe.com/Katie
Next Episode
226 // Special Needs Struggles Overwhelming Your Christmas Spirit? Find Hope and Joy Inside (Special Christmas Message)
Does the weight of special needs parenting ever dim your joy, leaving you questioning your own strength and faith?
When life is heavy and we are weary, we long for the feeling of the holidays when life was simpler, and we felt happiness so much more easily. Yet the isolation and burden of the holiday season for us as special needs parents can trigger internal struggles we didn’t expect, even with our faith and resilience.
In my years as a special needs mom and being friends with many other SN moms, I’ve experienced that the holidays can take on a different feeling, and bring challenges we didn’t expect to endure, so today I’m bringing you encouragement as I pray for you while we walk through this precious Christmas season.
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
The Greater Honor Membership Community
http://herhomeandheart.net/tgh
FREE GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child WITHOUT Losing Your Mind (It's My Gift to You! Really! <3 )
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
3 STEPS TO REDUCE OVERWHELM:
STEP 1) Feel good!
https://bit.ly/focusedmama
STEP 2) Community!
https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroup
Step 3) Hacks, Coupons, Courses, Memberships, and FUN THINGS!
https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
Question For The Podcast?
https://www.speakpipe.com/Katie
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