The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
Tash Kritter
Let's talk additional needs! Discussion topics around our crazy Autism ADHD PDA household from everyday life to emotional regulation, routines, fine motor skills, sensory play and more! Plus general tips, hacks, tools and strategies to cope and love life with kids with additional needs.
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5 Tips to Get You Through - Life with Autism
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
11/18/22 • 14 min
Parenting kids with additional needs is tough - here's 5 tips that I have used to help cope & enjoy life, despite the challenges
1. Drop your expectations of others
2. Pick your battles
3. Find your tribe
4. Early intervention is worth the investment
5. Get a cat 😆
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Managing Meltdowns
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
12/12/22 • 16 min
✅ What is a Meltdown
✅ What to do/What not to do
✅ Sensory Overwhelm
✅ Emotional Overwhelm
✅ Meltdown vs. Tantrum
✅ Strategies
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Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
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Poop and more Poop
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
12/20/22 • 13 min
All things poop... because if we can't laugh, then we'll just sit in the corner and rock and cry 😆
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Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
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Silent Meltdowns
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
12/13/22 • 15 min
✅ What is a Silent Meltdown
✅ Silent Meltdown vs. Typical Meltdown
✅ What to do/What not to do
✅ Sensory Overwhelm
✅ Emotional Overwhelm
✅ Strategies
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Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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When Surprises Don't Go To Plan
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
11/30/22 • 16 min
✅ Understanding why surprises may not work so well with kids with Autism
✅ Dealing with expectations as a parent vs reality of parenting a kid with Autism
✅ Being ok with Christmas and birthdays looking a bit different to reduce surprises
✅ Meltdowns vs Tantrums
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Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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Emotional & Sensory Regulation - Get Going
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
08/04/23 • 19 min
- Why it's important to teach and understand emotions
- Why it's important to teach and understand emotional regulation and sensory regulation
- Understanding our own sensory profile
- Understanding our kids' sensory profiles
- Explosive meltdowns vs shutdowns
- Tools & strategies to get going and therefore stay calm and regulated
Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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Sleep and No Sleep
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
01/23/23 • 16 min
- Sleep advice... when it goes wrong
- It's not always going to be this way
- Melatonin
- It gets better with time
- Pick your battles, sleep when you can
Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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Clothing and Sensory Issues
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
01/16/23 • 13 min
- Tags, seams, stitching, elastic
- Sensory overwhelm
- Weighted blankets and toys, headphones, sunnies - coping with sensory overwhelm when out and about
- Pick your battles, trial & error
Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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Food and Sensory Issues
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
01/09/23 • 14 min
- Pick your battles
- Separation plates - foods not touching
- Sensory - the colour, texture, temperature, consistency of different foods
Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
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Tools & Strategies when Out & About
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox
03/13/23 • 21 min
✅ Setting yourself and your kids up for success - doing the ground work before leaving the house
✅ Routines
✅ Being ok with it looking different - hanging out at Bunnings instead of play centres
✅ Find your tribe - people who are on the same journey as you
✅ Sensory tools - clothing, socks, elastic, sunnies, noise cancelling headphones, weighted backpacks etc
Want to know more? Ask me 👇 I'd love ideas for future podcast topics 💖💖💖
Little Wooden Toybox Pty Ltd
https://www.littlewoodentoybox.com.au
https://www.trainingbites.com.au
Any requests or feedback?
Email Tash: [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox have?
The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox cover?
The podcast is about Emotions, Autism, Podcasts, Play, Mental Health, Kids & Family, Parenting, Health & Fitness and Adhd.
What is the most popular episode on The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox?
The episode title 'Emotional & Sensory Regulation - Get Going' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox?
The average episode length on The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox released?
Episodes of The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox?
The first episode of The Crap and The Crazy by Little Wooden Toybox was released on Nov 16, 2022.
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