Episode 11 | Heather DiNino | I Questioned Everything I was Taught About Kids. Here Are the Hills I’ll Die On.
What if the behaviors we find most challenging in our kids are actually clues about what their nervous systems need?
In this episode of Self-Schooled, Heather sits down with Alyssa from Seed & Sew to explore sensory processing, nervous system regulation, and what happens when we begin paying attention to what's going on beneath the surface of behavior.
We talk about the nine senses (yes, nine!), how different experiences can drain or recharge us, and why understanding our own nervous systems is just as important as understanding our children's.
In this episode, we explore:
The nine senses and how they influence our daily experiences
Recognizing what drains and recharges our nervous systems
Learning to check in with our own bodies and needs
What happens when family members have conflicting sensory needs
Understanding needs versus wants, and the role of unconditional love
This conversation is an invitation to get curious about our kids, ourselves, and the different ways we each experience the world.
Resources & Links
Seed & Sew — Explore Alyssa's work and find the free Regulation Questionnaire.
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