# Sensory Solutions for Parents - Parenting Tips, Behavior, Regulation, Meltdowns, Tantrums

A podcast by Alison Foura, PhD, OTR/L - Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Mom. Do you ever wonder if what your child is doing is “normal,” and worry that you might be missing something important? Are daily meltdowns leaving you overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how to help your child - or yourself - feel more regulated? Does all the talk about “sensory needs” feel confusing, and you’re not even sure where to begin? Is your child rarely content, at home or out in the world, and you’re struggling to understand why? I’m so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you understand what’s really going on beneath your child’s behavior and what you see on the outside, with simple, real-life examples and strategies that actually help. Because at the end of the day, you want your child and yourself, to feel more regulated and able to handle everyday life with fewer meltdowns and more adaptability. Hi there, I’m Alison. I’m a Mom and pediatric occupational therapist who has spent over 20 years on living room floors helping families make sense of sensory differences and big behaviors. And honestly? Nothing has taught me more than navigating my own child’s sensory needs and BIG emotions in those early years. It changed how I see the work I do, and showed me how…

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## Latest episodes

- [34 Did the School Year Start of Great and Now it's Falling Apart? Why the Honeymoon Phase Ends and How to Help!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/7cbe762761ba) (2026-10-27, 19 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z9k4332ehgrg6hrg/34_Did_the_School_Year_Start_of_Great_and_Now_it_s_Falling_Apart_Why_the_Honeymoon_Phase_Ends_and_How_to_Help_915nh.mp3
- [33 Parenting a Child with Extreme Demand Avoidance (PDA)? Why Traditional Discipline Backfires and What to Try Instead!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/d6751c201130) (2026-10-19, 21 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sh4ybg2vgbq9hd68/33_Parenting_a_Child_With_Extreme_Demand_Avoidance_PDA_Why_Traditional_Discipline_Backfires_and_What_to_Try_Instead_bq9g3.mp3
- [32 Does Your Child Explode at the Simplest Ask? The Truth About Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (or PDA) and What Finally Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/3c4f142d14b0) (2026-10-06, 22 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tcwcb5vzvjtgtrw4/31_Got_a_Defiant_Child_Why_Sticker_Charts_and_Bribery_Don_t_Work_and_What_to_Try_Instead_78han.mp3
- [31 Got a Defiant Child? Why Sticker Charts and Bribery Don't Work and What to Try Instead!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/e6f9218eca17) (2026-09-29, 23 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sx3ebrgsccnwf7c7/31_Got_a_Defiant_Child_Why_Sticker_Charts_and_Bribery_Don_t_Work_and_What_to_Try_Instead_6qi07.mp3
- [30 Why 'Just Take a Bite' Doesn't Work for Extremely Picky Eaters (And What To Do Instead!)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/f82cb313e51f) (2026-09-22, 20 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7zf6bv3bbsyrqagz/30_Why_Just_Take_a_Bite_Doesn_t_Work_for_Extremely_Picky_Eating_And_What_To_Do_Instead_aoely.mp3
- [29 Is Mealtime a Battle with Your Picky Eater? 5 Things to Try Today to Help Make Mealtimes Easier!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/c326b5ca132b) (2026-09-16, 17 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/asvfivzwhpqjwryf/29_Is_Your_Toddler_a_Picky_Eater_5_Things_to_Try_Today_to_Make_Mealtimes_Easier7z63j.mp3
- [28 Is My Child a Sensory Seeker or a Sensory Avoider? How to Tell the Difference and Why Most Kids are BOTH!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/3001cc99fb83) (2026-09-08, 20 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eygsznw79qtvqdg3/Episode_28_Is_My_Child_a_Sensory_Seeker_or_a_Sensory_Avoider_How_to_Tell_the_Difference_and_Why_Most_Kids_are_BOTH_9v30a.mp3
- [27 Is It Sensory or Behavior? Why That's the Wrong Question to Ask for Your Child’s Meltdown!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/d50f453ba777) (2026-09-01, 17 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9xikdycbd6eayavu/Episode_27_Is_it_Sensory_or_Behavior_Why_that_s_the_Wrong_Question_to_Ask_for_Your_Child_s_Meltodownawbqi.mp3
- [26 Overwhelmed by Back-to-School? 5 Sensory Strategies to Help Your Child (and YOU!) Adjust to School](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/10edcce0db55) (2026-08-25, 20 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q3439mvj9xkjiure/Episode_26_Overwhelmed_by_Back-to-School_5_Sensory_Strategies_to_Help_Your_Child_and_YOU_Adjust_to_School8nzqf.mp3
- [25 Calming Strategies Never Work for My Child! How to Find the Sensory Input They Actually Need](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/d0b7b25608f2) (2026-08-18, 16 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xfzaxgrcbtmqi2xm/Episode_25_Calming_Strategies_Never_Work_for_My_Child_How_to_Find_the_Sensory_Input_They_Actually_Need6lqst.mp3
- [24 Can't Get Your Child to Calm Down? The Sensory Science Behind Co-Regulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/a1d798e28838) (2026-08-11, 16 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qy5ef4afuw6t54jb/Episode_24_Can_t_Get_Your_Child_to_Calm_Down_The_Sensory_Science_Behind_Co-Regulation_FINAL9616k.mp3
- [23 Do Your Child's Big Emotions and Meltdowns Leave You Feeling Confused? Understanding Why Behavior Makes Sense Through Regulation and Dysregulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/9b044213e4cf) (2026-08-04, 19 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/62d4xxxadcu8pb8z/23_Do_Your_Child_s_Big_Emotions_and_Meltdowns_Leave_You_Feeling_Confused_Understanding_Why_Behavior_Makes_Sense_Through_Regulation_and_Dysregulation65719.mp3
- [22 Does Your Child Have a Behavior Problem…or a Skill Problem? The 5 Skills Behind Better Behavior that Every Parent Needs to Know](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/7ac15a89f2d6) (2026-07-28, 16 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/79kw724w6c8afepz/Episode_22_Does_Your_Child_Have_a_Behavior_Problem_or_a_Skill_Problem_The_5_Skills_Behind_Better_Behavior_that_Every_Parent_Needs_to_Know61e8n.mp3
- [21Got a Kiddo Who Just Won't Stop Moving?! What Proprioception is and Why It Matters for Your Child's Behavior!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/07e7a4d3fc60) (2026-07-21, 21 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6r6487wct2d5nbxe/Episode_21_Got_a_Kiddo_Who_Just_Won_t_Stop_Moving_What_Proprioception_is_and_Why_It_Matters_for_Your_Child_s_Behavior_7kfmn.mp3
- [20 Is Obedience Overrated? Why Teaching Skills Is the Secret to Better Behavior and Fewer Power Struggles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/4f7d34a15efd) (2026-07-14, 22 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3ascwmx3y4q78v8m/Episode_20_Is_Obedience_Overrated_Why_Teaching_Skills_Is_the_Secret_to_Better_Behavior_and_Fewer_Power_Strugglesbl1lu.mp3
- [19 Does your child ignore you when you talk? The real reason this happens and what to do about it!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/6d695ea73a19) (2026-07-07, 16 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qku58mr49xcvmf4u/Episode_19_Does_your_child_ignore_you_when_you_talk_The_real_reason_this_happens_and_what_to_do_about_it_9epw3.mp3
- [18 Dreading Daycare Drop-Off Every Morning? Why Your Child Struggles to Separate and 3 Things to Try Tomorrow!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/4c54cf4c6f83) (2026-06-30, 14 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2ence6vvina26a5/Episode_18_Dreading_Daycare_Drop-Off_Every_Morning_Why_Your_Child_Struggles_to_Separate_and_3_Things_to_Try_Tomorrow_86kp5.mp3
- [17: Do You Feel Worn Down by Your Child's Meltdowns? How Faith Can Support You Through the Toughest Seasons of Parenting!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/c67b4e4529b5) (2026-06-23, 19 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/64txs4phtqd5rfhu/Episode_17_Do_You_Feel_Worn_Down_by_Your_Child_s_Meltdowns_How_Faith_Can_Support_You_Through_the_Toughest_Seasons_of_Parenting8vo0z.mp3
- [16 Do Constant Power Struggles Leave Your Child (and You!) in a Meltdown? Why This Happens and 4 Things to do Instead!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/ee22fd75011d) (2026-06-16, 24 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n599ifrvzzf68hyc/Episode_16_Does_Everything_Turn_Into_a_Battle_With_Your_Child_Why_Power_Struggles_Happen_and_4_Things_to_do_Insteadawbby.mp3
- [15 Does Your Child Stop Using Their Words When You’re Not at Home? Understanding the Connection Between Environment, Behavior and Communication](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/9870d869a4ca) (2026-06-09, 25 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y8i6xjdyefqnd2q7/Episode_115_Does_Your_Child_Stop_Using_Their_Words_When_You_re_Not_at_Home_Understanding_the_Connection_Between_Environment_Behavior_and_Communicationbgb17.mp3
- [14: Does Your Child Seem Miserable After School Every Day? 5 Ways to Make the Transition Home Easier](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/ecd5a19da118) (2026-06-01, 22 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vv3js8mspe7q4rwr/114_Does_Your_Child_Seem_Miserable_After_School_Every_Day_5_Ways_to_Make_the_Transition_Home_Easier8i02x.mp3
- [13 Why Your Toddler Falls Apart After Daycare (And What to Do About It!)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/5ce7a35dfbab) (2026-05-26, 22 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bqpf6z683p8r6fr5/Episode_113_Why_Your_Toddler_Falls_Apart_After_Daycare_And_What_to_Do_About_It_6v2xr.mp3
- [12: Planning a Family Vacation with Young Kids? How to Prevent Vacation Meltdowns Before They Start!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/d8035f3d6d4c) (2026-05-19, 22 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s7x8bjs3q9nxs3wd/Episode_112_Planning_a_Family_Vacation_with_Young_Kids_How_to_Prevent_Meltdowns_Before_They_Start9qpor.mp3
- [11: Curious About Why Your Child Plays the Way They Do? Understanding Their Sensory Needs Through Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/567008e414da) (2026-05-12, 25 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/56wp6s8i88pq7cps/Episode_111_Curious_about_why_your_child_play_the_way_they_do_Understanding_their_sensory_needs_through_play6wgm0.mp3
- [10: Struggling with Your Child’s Intense Meltdowns? What’s Really Happening and What to Do in the Moment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/e31e2f83aa30) (2026-05-04, 24 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ngdj6h6za4zgm4nf/110_Struggling_with_your_child_s_intense_meltdowns_What_s_really_happening_and_what_to_do_in_the_momentaddxm.mp3
- [9 Is Church a Struggle for Your Child Every Week? Why This Happens & What You Can Try This Week!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/cf1c25f66807) (2026-04-27, 25 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iap3tmhhr6sgwgj8/Episode_109_Is_Church_a_Struggle_for_Your_Child_Every_Week_Why_This_Happens_What_You_Can_Try_This_Week_6rcx1.mp3
- [8: Do mealtimes feel like you're wrangling kittens!? How positioning and body awareness impact a child's ability to sit for mealtime and what to do about it!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/912de4f65605) (2026-04-20, 25 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qsg5h3z4p4s2c59d/Episode_108_Do_mealtimes_feel_like_you_re_wrangling_kittens_How_positioning_and_body_awareness_impact_a_child_s_ability_to_sit_for_mealtime_and_what_to_do_about_it_91w5o.mp3
- [7 Part 2: Got a toddler who bites others? Why kids bite and what to do about it](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/b5a0f3242711) (2026-04-14, 10 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g8y6xn6sgs7kwn7n/Part_2_Got_a_toddler_who_bites_others_Why_kids_bite_and_what_to_do_about_itah4ro.mp3
- [6: Got a toddler who bites? Why kids bite and what to do about it.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/7514c5bd0140) (2026-04-14, 26 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pqz6tcndexf8rix8/Episode_106_Got_a_toddler_who_bites_others_Why_kids_bite_and_what_to_do_about_it7dk3b.mp3
- [5: Do haircuts send you child over the edge? 5 ways to support them next time!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/d6f0f054facc) (2026-04-06, 24 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j6aerrhmxycf2tpj/Episode_104_Do_haircuts_send_you_child_over_the_edge_5_ways_to_support_them_next_time_b1099.mp3
- [4: Birthday party meltdowns: What’s behind them and how to support your child through them!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/6429865becb4) (2026-03-29, 19 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hz7x2ammfmh9ifev/Episode_103_Birthday_party_meltdownsb05wy.mp3
- [3: Does your child HATE being messy? Why some kids can't stand messy play and 3 ways to help them through it.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/e8f32f92c7ea) (2026-03-21, 13 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uw535u8gd8t8gcts/Episode_102_Does_your_child_HATE_being_messy_Why_some_kids_can_t_stand_messy_play_and_3_ways_to_help_them_through_it_7yoyk.mp3
- [2: Struggling to understand all of this sensory stuff? Breaking it down into every day language](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/845a7bf711fc) (2026-03-21, 24 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cqknqrw7st58ahnh/Episode_101_Struggling_to_understand_all_of_this_sensory_stuff_Breaking_it_down_into_every_day_languagebf2me.mp3
- [1: Sensory Solutions for Parents Trailer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1886811804/653e6c2257da) (2026-03-20, 3 min): audio https://growx.podkite.com/https/PK8nxhypwm/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9kiji9zhm3mmjmqs/Episode_100_Sensory_Solutions_for_Parents_Trailerb47rg.mp3

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