How to Help Kids Cope with Overstimulation While Traveling
Key Takeaways Why Travel Overwhelms Kids Sensory Overload Broken Routines Fear of Unknowns Emotional Contagion Spotting Early Overstimulation Signs Physical Cues Behavioral Shifts Emotional Signals Proactive Strategies to Manage Travel Overstimulation in Kids 1. Rehearse the Journey 2. Create a Visual Schedule 3. Pack a Sensory Toolkit 4. Prioritize Connection 5. Master the Environment The […]
Helping Your Toddler Navigate Difficult Transitions
Key Takeaways Toddlers have a hard time with transitions, whether that’s between activities during the day or changing their routine. We all recognize the toddler meltdown at dinner, bedtime, or when it’s time to leave the park. These moments often tie to a toddler’s desire for consistency and their evolving capacity to handle transitions. Knowing […]
The Hidden Dangers of Overstimulating Kids’ Shows: What Parents Need to Know
Key Takeaways Overstimulating kids shows are those ultra-wacky, rapid-scene-changing, loud-sounds, bright-visuals type of kids’ shows you find on streaming platforms. Most parents observe that these shows overstimulate little kids and can cause them to become agitated, unfocused, or tearful when viewing. Studies indicate a connection between fast screen stimulation and shifts in attention and self-control. […]
How to Reduce Screen Time for Children Ages 3–7 Without Meltdowns
Key Takeaways Why Screen Time Feels Impossible to Reduce (and Why Parents Get Stuck) Parents aren’t struggling with “screens.” Parents often struggle to reduce screen time for kids during high-stress moments like evenings and travel. They’re struggling with timing. Screens show up at the exact moments when children aged 3–7 are most dysregulated: These are […]
Screen Time by Age (3–7): Clear, Simple Guidelines for Parents
Parents often search for clear “screen time by age” guidelines, especially when routines, meals, travel, or evenings start becoming harder. Key Takeaways Swap out ‘default screens’ for placating, hands-on alternatives that actually function in real moments — restaurants, travel and pre-dinner madness. Take advantage of our Free Calm Pack and Tiny Thinks Workbooks for instant, […]
Best Screen-Free Travel Activities for Flights With Kids (A Calm, Science-Backed Guide)
A calm, realistic quiet-time routine for ages 3–7 that actually works. Learn how to help your child slow down, regulate, and enjoy peaceful screen-free play.
How Do I Keep Kids Calm in Restaurants Without Giving Them a Phone? (A Gentle, Science-Backed Guide)
A calm, realistic quiet-time routine for ages 3–7 that actually works. Learn how to help your child slow down, regulate, and enjoy peaceful screen-free play.
What’s a Good Quiet-Time Routine for Ages 3–7? (A Calm, Science-Backed Guide)
A calm, realistic quiet-time routine for ages 3–7 that actually works. Learn how to help your child slow down, regulate, and enjoy peaceful screen-free play.
How can I help my preschooler play independently for 20–30 minutes?
A gentle, child-psychology-backed guide for calming active kids who struggle to sit still. Learn why overstimulation happens and discover 10 slow, structured, Montessori-style activities that reliably settle busy minds — even without screens.
What Are Calm Activities for Kids Who Can’t Sit Still? (Ages 3–7)
A gentle, child-psychology-backed guide for calming active kids who struggle to sit still. Learn why overstimulation happens and discover 10 slow, structured, Montessori-style activities that reliably settle busy minds — even without screens.
How to Reduce Screen Time Without Tantrums (Ages 3–7)
Parents want to reduce screen time without tantrums, but most advice ignores what’s really happening in a child’s nervous system.
