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Bugs 🐜 ⁣ ⁣ I absolutely love this sensory p Bugs 🐜 ⁣ ⁣ I absolutely love this sensory play set from @artylingua , it’s bringing a whole new dimension to our bug hunting! ⁣ ⁣ Just look at how awesome it is. It’s so much fun and Georgie enjoyed rummaging around to find the bugs, before we tried matching them to the cards as well. ⁣ ⁣ 🐞 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #artylingua #bughunt #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #augxparentcom #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #riceplay #natureplay #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Managed to capture this in a split second today ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ We’ve been really quiet on Instagram this week, life has taken over and I’ve not had much time to spend on social media. However, now we are back and I am so excited about this. ⁣ ⁣ We’ve had a SaLT appointment for Georgie and have a paediatrician appointment coming up in a few days time. ⁣ ⁣ We’ve also got our holiday with @acorncampingandglamping to look forward to; which I actually cannot wait for! I’m just seriously hoping that Cornwall doesn’t go into lockdown in the next week or so! gah. ⁣ ⁣ We’ve been enjoying the sunshine here, today we went to Wollaton Park and saw the deer, fed the ducks and spent ages running around.. the kids had so much fun! ⁣ ⁣ 💛 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #brother #sister #siblings #littlesister #bigbrother #2under3 #siblinglove #familyoffour #twokids #children #familytime #senparenting #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #augxparentcom #mumblog #bloguk #family #parenting #lifestyle #wollatonhall #deerpark #sunshine #timetogether #summertime #2020summer #SEN #parentingtogether #siblingsnap
Emotions 👥 ⁣ ⁣ Today, we are going to be th Emotions 👥 ⁣ ⁣ Today, we are going to be thinking about emotions. This is something which Georgie has never really shown us an understanding of, until two days ago when he told me he was tired. ⁣ ⁣ This is the first time that Georgie has ever shown any concept of emotions and how he is feeling, so this is something I really want to work on with him. ⁣ ⁣ Our beautiful emotions set from @gingerbuttons_looseparts arrived a few days ago as well, just in time for this play set up and it’s stunning! We’ve got 2 more sets on the way as well, and I can’t wait for them to arrive. ⁣ ⁣ 🤍 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #loosepartsplay #shallweplay #toddlerplay #createmakeplay #cratemakeandshare #invitationtoplay #playtime #simpleplay #messyplay #playidea #sensoryplay #sensorybin #looseparts #gingerbuttonslooseparts #gingerbuttonsplay #gingerbutton #discoverunder4k #sensorytrayplay #julxfamilycx #mumblog #bloguk #senparenting #spd #asd #speechandlanguagedelay #emotions #learnaboutemotions #thecolourmonster #tickit #rainbow
Bug Hunt 🐛🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Today we had the bugs ba Bug Hunt 🐛🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Today we had the bugs back out. Georgie loved this activity so much we decided to play with it again! ⁣ ⁣ This little book from Usbourne books is so perfect to pair with this activity to; bright, colourful and super clear! ⁣ ⁣ Today I made some more sensory rice, in different colours, which I am excited to use with Georgie! ⁣ ⁣ 🕷⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #julxfamilycx #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #riceplay #lankakade #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Georgie’s favourite place 💕 ⁣ ⁣ Where doe Georgie’s favourite place 💕 ⁣ ⁣ Where does your little one like to sit? Georgie loves nothing more than sitting in the windowsill and watching out the window. The little path to the park which you can see means he can spot the people, the dogs, the bikes. He also loves looking for tree’s, birds and his favourite weather .. rain! ⁣ ⁣ He loves just watching the world go by, and he could sit and look out the window for quite some time when he wants to. It’s one thing which seems to keep his attention.. well for at least a couple of minutes! ⁣ ⁣ 👀 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #littleboy #toddler #windowwatching #peoplewatching #favouriteplace #favouritething #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #julxfamilycx #windowseat #mumblog #blogger #ukblog #letsconnect #favouriteplaces #asd #spd #attentionspan #park #toddlerlife #throughthewindow #outthewindow #weather #peoplewatching #family #lifestyle #childrenofinstagram #loveyou #boylife #worldgoesby
{ad|gifted} ⁣ ⁣ Our @craftypodsuk has genuinel {ad|gifted} ⁣ ⁣ Our @craftypodsuk has genuinely been one of the best things. We have used it almost every day since it arrived and I don’t know what we did without it. ⁣ ⁣ They are so versatile!. I always use it with Georgie when we are doing his play set ups, but we have also been using it outside as a space for Molly to play in, we are planning on taking it out and about, over to my Parent’s .. anywhere we fancy really. Because it folds down super small, you don’t need to worry about space; you can just fold it up and take it with you! ⁣ ⁣ It’s so handy. ⁣ ⁣ I also love that it’s wipe clean, so whatever messy play you do inside it you can just clean up so so easily, and then it’s ready to use again the next day. It also means that you don’t need to worry about mess all over the place, because this handy pod keeps it contained in one place - fantastic! ⁣ ⁣ 🎨⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #playtime #SaLT #ASD #messyplaytime #craftypodsuk #messyplaypod #brandrep #handyproducts #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #outdoorplay #messyplay #sensory #sensorybin #foldawayplay
BUGS 🐜 ⁣⁣ ⁣ This creative play set up has BUGS 🐜 ⁣⁣ ⁣ This creative play set up has been one of Georgie’s favourite so far, he kept coming back to it over and over again. ⁣ ⁣ We have been working on these creative play set up for a few reasons. We want to help Georgie’s speech development, but also we want to help him learn how to play. Georgie does not play in a conventional way, and that is fine, but he spends a lot of his time wandering round, throwing toys and not really being sure what to do with them - so we are hoping to help and guide him a little bit. ⁣ ⁣ With the sensory play, he enjoys being able to pour and throw the rice around and although it usually all ends up on the floor, he’s learning skills in the process to get it there! He does seem to really like the rice in particular, the feel of it I guess? ⁣ ⁣ We are hoping that if we do these play set up’s regularly, then it will give Georgie the opportunity to develop his speech, but also his imagination as well, which is something that he doesn’t have. I’m not saying that these are going to work miracles, and he’s happy so it’s fine; but adult-led play may help his development further. ⁣ ⁣ 🎨⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #riceplay #lankakade #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
BUGS 🐜 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #s BUGS 🐜 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #riceplay #lankakade #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Conkers 🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Georgie was still talking abo Conkers 🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Georgie was still talking about our day out yesterday, so he obviously had a good time. This morning he told me that he’d been on a train, so that must have been his favourite part! ⁣ ⁣ I cannot believe we have never visited @visitconkers before. It was amazing, such a lovely day out with so much to do and so much space! ⁣ ⁣ The space was amazing for us. It meant Georgie could run and run without us having to worry about any danger, or crowds. He wasn’t overwhelmed, and when he needed a break he was able to find a quiet spot to have this. ⁣ ⁣ The sensory trials, water play, sand pits and woodland walks were perfect for him. He loved being able to do these and would have spent so much longer splashing and playing if he could. ⁣ ⁣ We will definitely be visiting again soon, that’s for sure! ⁣ ⁣ 🍃 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #conkers #visitconkers #outdoorplay #toddler #outdoorlife #playing #exploring #fun #nationalpark #daysoutwiththefamily #daysout #familytime #discoverunder4k #quickfollow #quicklike #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #ukblog #mumblogger #parenting #family #lifestyle #asd #sen #spd #asdfriendly #familylove #trainride #waterplay #barefootwalk
Conkers 🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Today we visited Conkers and Conkers 🍃 ⁣ ⁣ Today we visited Conkers and had the best day out as a family! It was so lovely to go for a proper day out together, it’s been a long time since that has been able to happen. ⁣ ⁣ There was so much to do, it passed all of our expectations and was definitely one of Georgie’s favourite days out. ⁣ ⁣ He enjoyed playing in the woods, water play, sand pits, a barefoot trail, exploring the outdoors, parks, music, learning and so much more! Oh, and the train ride was his absolutely favourite.. we had to go on it 3 times and he was still sad to leave! ⁣ ⁣ We only had 1 meltdown for the whole day, which is pretty good going for Georgie! I’ll upload some more photos tomorrow, but we had so much fun. ⁣ ⁣ 2 very tired children, and 2 very tired parents here tonight! ⁣ ⁣ 😴 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #conkers #visitconkers #outdoorplay #toddler #outdoorlife #playing #exploring #fun #nationalpark #daysoutwiththefamily #daysout #familytime #discoverunder4k #quickfollow #quicklike #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #ukblog #mumblogger #parenting #family #lifestyle #asd #sen #spd #asdfriendly #familylove #trainride #waterplay #barefootwalk
A little update on our weaning journey 🍝 ⁣ ⁣ Molly is still learning to love food and she is getting better and better each day! She’s now eating much lumpiness food and she is managing to eat more solid food too! ⁣ ⁣ With at least 2 more teeth on the way, I hoping that her journey is just going to get easier and easier for her! ⁣ ⁣ Look at her face here though! She loves spaghetti and she cannot get enough of it! Other than that, she’s learning to love more savoury food but fruit and sweet things are still her faves! ⁣ ⁣ 😋 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣#babygirl #littleone #babylife #babyledweaning #selffeeding #weaningjourney #messyface #discoverunder4k #quickfollow #quicklike #parentxcomsummer #mumbloguk #mumblogger #bloguk #parenting #parentsconnect #lifestyle #family #BLW #childhoodthroughinstagram #candidchildhood #cheekyface #feedingmyself #littlegirl #spoonfeeding #foodjourney #letstalkweaning #babyled #weaning #weaningtips
Today we set up this rice sensory play with zoo an Today we set up this rice sensory play with zoo animals 🐘 ⁣ ⁣ The rice was so easy to make, I just added some food colouring and lemon juice to the rice, in a food bag and shook! Then left it to dry on some kitchen towel and it was ready in a couple of hours. ⁣ ⁣ This activity didn’t hold Georgie’s attention for nearly as long as the last one. I got a few minutes out of him, if that. But I’ve packed it away and I’ll get it back out in a couple of days to try again! ⁣ ⁣ 🍚 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentxcomsummer #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #riceplay #messyplay #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Earlier this week we had a call from our paediatri Earlier this week we had a call from our paediatrician to say that he wasn’t able to see Georgie until November this year. It was a devastating blow for our diagnosis journey, we we hadn’t seen him since March and our appointment scheduled for June had to be cancelled due to COVID19. ⁣ ⁣ Today, we received a second call to say that after speaking to our SaLT and OT, they wanted to see Georgie much sooner that that, and he now has as an appointment in August. ⁣ ⁣ This is such good news and all of the support it coming together now, so we are hoping that Georgie can get some interventions which will help him to progress more and more. ⁣ ⁣ 💙 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #babyboy #littleone #toddler #brother #paediatrics #quickfollow #quicklike #letsconnect #mumblog #mumbloguk #parentxcomsummer #ukblog #discoverunder4k #sen #senparenting #SPD #ASD #sensoryprocessingdisorder #parentingsensorykids #loveyou #paediatriciannews #auditorysensitivity #mytreasuretoys #hearingsensitivity #sensory #mrtumble #family #learning #parenting
Another day, another Mr Tumble t-shirt⁣ ⁣ ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #babyboy #kids #bigbrother #lockdown #strainoflockdown #mrtumble #asd #diagnosisjourney #spd #langaugedelay #SaLT #quickfollow #quicklike #toddlerlife #discoverunder4k #parentcomjulyx #mumbloguk #mumblogger #ukblog #SEN #family #parenting #lifestyle #noisyplay #toddlersofinstagram #familymeanseverything #alwaysmylittleboy #loveyou #spdawareness #letsconnect
Good Morning 🌤 ⁣ ⁣ Yesterday we had some su Good Morning 🌤 ⁣ ⁣ Yesterday we had some sunshine back which was great! Molly enjoyed splashing about in the water play, which she is learning to enjoy now! ⁣ ⁣ Also, I was admiring the beautiful print on her Alina romper and matching sunhat from @popsyandco, isn’t it beautiful? ⁣ ⁣ Popsy10 will get you a lovely little discount when they reopen too. Plus, check out the autumn fabrics which they’re releasing, there’s some stunners! ⁣ ⁣ ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #babygirl #littleone #babylife #enjoythesun #waterplay #handmadeoutfit #summerishere #gardenfun #sunshine #discoverunder4k #quickfollow #quicklike #parentcomjulyx #mumbloguk #ukblogger #mummablog #parenting #family #lifestyle #brandrep #popsyandco #summerfashion #supportsmallbusiness #instagramkids #letsconnect #candidchildhood #littlesister
Dinosaur Sensory 🦕 ⁣ ⁣ Georgie had so much Dinosaur Sensory 🦕 ⁣ ⁣ Georgie had so much fun playing with our dinosaur and lentil sensory play set up today. In fact, it held his attention for about 15 minutes, the longest he’s ever spent playing with one thing yet! ⁣ ⁣ I really enjoyed setting this up for him, and playing with him. We named dinosaurs, counted numbers, named colours and spent a while pouring lentils before he got bored and walked away. ⁣ ⁣ I’m looking forward to doing more of this kind of activity with him, and thanks to our @craftypodsuk I don’t need to worry about mess going everywhere! ⁣ ⁣ 🦖 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentcomjulyx #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #lentilplay #messyplay #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
{ad|gifted} Crafty Pods UK 🔍 ⁣ ⁣ When @craf {ad|gifted} Crafty Pods UK 🔍 ⁣ ⁣ When @craftypodsuk got in touch to say that they would like to send us out one of their messy play pods, I jumped at the chance! ⁣ ⁣ Something like this is so perfect. It allows us to do all sorts of play with Georgie, keep all the mess contained and reduce the clearing up. ⁣ ⁣ Today, we set up a dinosaur sensory play and it was perfect! Georgie has so much fun and there were lentils everywhere, but it didn’t matter because they were so easy to clean up. The pod is so easy to wipe down as well and pack away ready for next time! ⁣ ⁣ 🎨 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #craftypodsuk #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentcomjulyx #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #lentilplay #messyplay #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Dinosaurs 🦕 ⁣ ⁣ In order to help Georgie’ Dinosaurs 🦕 ⁣ ⁣ In order to help Georgie’s development, we are trying to set up sensory play opportunities for him at home. ⁣ ⁣ We’ve started with dinosaurs because it’s something he kind of likes, and the bright colours will hopefully appeal to him. ⁣ ⁣ He loves counting, so this 10 Little Dinosaurs book pairs perfectly well with this set up, and should really interest him! Even if it’s only for a few minutes. ⁣ ⁣ 🤞🏼 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #playopportunity #sen #SPD #SaLT #ASD #senparenting #tookytoys #tickiteducation #mytreasuretoys #brandrep #sensoryplay #quickfollow #quicklike #discoverunder4k #parentcomjulyx #mumblog #mumblogger #ukblog #toddlerlife #play #family #lifestyle #parenting #livingwithsen #developmentopportunity #lentilplay #messyplay #sensory #sensorybin #speechandlanguage
Georgie loves his new “ears” as he calls them Georgie loves his new “ears” as he calls them 🎧⁣ ⁣ One of Georgie’s sensory struggles is with his auditory sensitivity. He is incredibly over sensitive to loud noises and this can really affect him. Sometimes it can lead to an impact on his behaviour for hours. ⁣ ⁣ His response to loud noise isn’t a standard response - it’s screaming, crying, physically shaking with fear and anxiety, covering his ears, running away... ⁣ ⁣ It’s one of the first struggles which we noticed he had. The trigger for some of his behaviours was noise. I remember once, I was changing his nappy in a public toilet and I accidentally lent on the hand dryer. His response was so extreme, Steve had to come and check we were okay.. when I left the cubical, every single person in the coffee shop was staring, whispering, looking at us - it was awful. ⁣ ⁣ It breaks my heart to see him like that, so I have been wondering whether his auditory sensitivity is affecting his day-to-day life much more than we realise. Not the extreme loud noises, but just everyday noise that impacts him. Molly crying for example, he hates it. ⁣ ⁣ So we are going to give the Edz Kidz ear defenders a go, on the back of some advice from our paediatrician, and see how we get on. They may not help, make a difference or change anything but everything is worth a go if it’s going to help our little boy! ⁣ ⁣ 💙 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #babyboy #littleone #toddler #brother #edzkidz #edzkidzeardefenders #quickfollow #quicklike #letsconnect #mumblog #mumbloguk #parentcomjulyx #ukblog #discoverunder4k #sen #senparenting #SPD #ASD #sensoryprocessingdisorder #parentingsensorykids #loveyou #eardefenders #auditorysensitivity #loudnoise #hearingsensitivity #sensory #mrtumble #family #learning #parenting
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