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All Things Sensory by Harkla#330 - Crawling for Brain Development: An Interview with RachelToday we are chatting all about Rachel’s new curriculum: Crawling for Brain Development.
Get the inside scoop on how Rachel created this book, why she is so passionate about crawling, and how you can get your hands on this amazing curriculum!
Crawling for Brain Development© is a 5-week, guided program designed for children and adults ages 3-100+. It will benefit individuals of all abilities, whether they crawled in infancy or not. Parents can implement the program at home, teachers in their classrooms, and therapists in their treatment sessions and home exercise programs. In 150 pages, you...
2024-10-1620 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#330 - Crawling for Brain Development: An Interview with RachelToday we are chatting all about Rachel’s new curriculum: Crawling for Brain Development.
Get the inside scoop on how Rachel created this book, why she is so passionate about crawling, and how you can get your hands on this amazing curriculum!
Crawling for Brain Development© is a 5-week, guided program designed for children and adults ages 3-100+. It will benefit individuals of all abilities, whether they crawled in infancy or not. Parents can implement the program at home, teachers in their classrooms, and therapists in their treatment sessions and home exercise programs. In 150 pages, you...
2024-10-1620 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#259 - Life Update - Rachel's ADHD Diagnosis and Jessica is Back in the Clinic!Make sure to check out all of our links below! We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3Looking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products & child development courses.Podcast listener...
2023-06-0716 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#259 - Life Update - Rachel's ADHD Diagnosis and Jessica is Back in the Clinic!Make sure to check out all of our links below! We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3Looking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products & child development courses.Podcast listener...
2023-06-0716 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#250 - A Primitive Reflex Brainstorming Session with Rachel and JessicaApril is OT Month - Check out our OT Month Digital Course Sale! harkla.co/otmonthSale ends April 30, 2023 Today we are answering a question from inside our Primitive Reflex Digital Course. The question is about the exercises for the Moro Reflex as well as the sensory input that is provided during the exercises. We discuss all of this plus we dive into some research (which you can find in the links below)! Jump into our Primitive Reflex Digital Course to learn all about retained primitiv...
2023-04-0523 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#250 - A Primitive Reflex Brainstorming Session with Rachel and JessicaApril is OT Month - Check out our OT Month Digital Course Sale! harkla.co/otmonthSale ends April 30, 2023 Today we are answering a question from inside our Primitive Reflex Digital Course. The question is about the exercises for the Moro Reflex as well as the sensory input that is provided during the exercises. We discuss all of this plus we dive into some research (which you can find in the links below)! Jump into our Primitive Reflex Digital Course to learn all about retained primitiv...
2023-04-0523 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#239 - LIVE 2-1 Mentoring Session with Rachel and Jessica!Today’s episode is a LIVE call with a 2-on-1 Mentoring client. The family provided us with details ahead of time, scheduled the session, and we jumped right into a brainstorming session! If you found this episode helpful and would like to hear more episodes like this, let us know!Make sure to check out all of our links below!Looking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform....
2023-01-1854 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#239 - LIVE 2-1 Mentoring Session with Rachel and Jessica!Today’s episode is a LIVE call with a 2-on-1 Mentoring client. The family provided us with details ahead of time, scheduled the session, and we jumped right into a brainstorming session! If you found this episode helpful and would like to hear more episodes like this, let us know!Make sure to check out all of our links below!Looking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform....
2023-01-1854 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#200 - Rachel and Jessica's Unique Journeys to OT EntrepreneurshipWe’ve gotten asked many times about how and why we started our entrepreneurial journey. So today, we’re diving in! We started out as outpatient pediatric COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) and saw a gap in our space. So we took a leap to try to fill that gap (almost 4 years ago!) and thanks to you wonderful listeners, we just reached 200 podcast episodes! We’ve learned a lot along the way and this episode is full of our tips and tricks for success in starting a new bu...
2022-04-2033 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#200 - Rachel and Jessica's Unique Journeys to OT EntrepreneurshipWe’ve gotten asked many times about how and why we started our entrepreneurial journey. So today, we’re diving in! We started out as outpatient pediatric COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) and saw a gap in our space. So we took a leap to try to fill that gap (almost 4 years ago!) and thanks to you wonderful listeners, we just reached 200 podcast episodes! We’ve learned a lot along the way and this episode is full of our tips and tricks for success in starting a new bu...
2022-04-2033 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#198 - A Day in the Life of a Pediatric COTA/LWe had someone message us asking what a day in the life of a COTA looks like!We (Rachel and Jessica) are both Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Licensed in the state of Idaho (COTA/L). We worked with children in an outpatient clinic setting for over 7 years and in this episode we share what a “typical” day looked like in the clinic. We also share some tips for fellow therapists! Don’t forget to listen to the end, where we answer a listener question! Be sure to check ou...
2022-04-0631 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#198 - A Day in the Life of a Pediatric COTA/LWe had someone message us asking what a day in the life of a COTA looks like!We (Rachel and Jessica) are both Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Licensed in the state of Idaho (COTA/L). We worked with children in an outpatient clinic setting for over 7 years and in this episode we share what a “typical” day looked like in the clinic. We also share some tips for fellow therapists! Don’t forget to listen to the end, where we answer a listener question! Be sure to check ou...
2022-04-0631 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#165 - A Deeper Look at Sensory Milestones & Red Flags to NoteThe developmental milestones in the first 12 months of life are widely spoken about, but there are equally important, yet often overlooked, sensory milestones to be aware of. In today's episode, Rachel and Jessica explore the different sensory systems: auditory, visual, tactile, and more! We hear about the key developmental markers of each of these systems, along with some red flags to look out for. Rachel and Jessica also share some easy-to-implement activities for each of the...
2021-08-1145 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#165 - A Deeper Look at Sensory Milestones & Red Flags to NoteThe developmental milestones in the first 12 months of life are widely spoken about, but there are equally important, yet often overlooked, sensory milestones to be aware of. In today's episode, Rachel and Jessica explore the different sensory systems: auditory, visual, tactile, and more! We hear about the key developmental markers of each of these systems, along with some red flags to look out for. Rachel and Jessica also share some easy-to-implement activities for each of the...
2021-08-1145 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#161 - Finding the Underlying Cause of Challenges by Looking at the Whole ChildThere are a multitude of factors that impact children’s abilities to thrive in their daily lives. In this episode, Rachel and Jessica run through a few of the main ones; nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and primitive reflexes. They share some useful advice for therapists and parents regarding how to help their children maximize benefits and minimize harm, one step at a time. The overall theme is the importance of focusing on the body as a whole, and addressing under...
2021-07-1427 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#161 - Finding the Underlying Cause of Challenges by Looking at the Whole ChildThere are a multitude of factors that impact children’s abilities to thrive in their daily lives. In this episode, Rachel and Jessica run through a few of the main ones; nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and primitive reflexes. They share some useful advice for therapists and parents regarding how to help their children maximize benefits and minimize harm, one step at a time. The overall theme is the importance of focusing on the body as a whole, and addressing under...
2021-07-1427 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#157 - What is Constructional Praxis and Why is it Such an Important Skill?Did you know Amazon's big sale, Prime Day is next week, June 21st and 22nd?While small, family-owned businesses like ours can sell products on Amazon, Amazon takes a big chunk of each sale from us.So, while Amazon has its sale next week, we're going to have our own sale at Harkla called (Anti) Prime Day where we'll have a big discount equal to the amount Amazon takes from us on sales.Click here to be notified of our biggest sale this summer:https://harkla.co/primeIn today’s episode, Rachel an...
2021-06-1624 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#157 - What is Constructional Praxis and Why is it Such an Important Skill?Did you know Amazon's big sale, Prime Day is next week, June 21st and 22nd?While small, family-owned businesses like ours can sell products on Amazon, Amazon takes a big chunk of each sale from us.So, while Amazon has its sale next week, we're going to have our own sale at Harkla called (Anti) Prime Day where we'll have a big discount equal to the amount Amazon takes from us on sales.Click here to be notified of our biggest sale this summer:https://harkla.co/primeIn today’s episode, Rachel an...
2021-06-1624 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#153 - What Do I Do After My Child Gets a Diagnosis?Receiving a diagnosis for your child can elicit a wide range of emotions, and that is completely normal. In today’s episode, your hosts Rachel and Jessica, dive into ways to deal with your own feelings around the diagnosis, as well as the best things that you can do for your child once they have been diagnosed. The discussion dives into the importance of doing your research and finding a community; this can be found in online or offline groups. It just depends on what resonates with...
2021-05-1920 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#145 - Your Guide to Navigating the Pediatrician's OfficeToday’s show is all about speaking to your pediatrician about the different developmental stages of your child when they are between the ages of three months and one year old. Your hosts, Jessica and Rachel, are both mothers, so they are speaking from experience, and the episode is full of their personal stories. Rachel and Jessica want all new parents to know that decisions regarding your child’s health are entirely up to you! Don’t feel bad to ask as many questions as you need to, ask ...
2021-03-2427 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#145 - Your Guide to Navigating the Pediatrician's OfficeToday’s show is all about speaking to your pediatrician about the different developmental stages of your child when they are between the ages of three months and one year old. Your hosts, Jessica and Rachel, are both mothers, so they are speaking from experience, and the episode is full of their personal stories. Rachel and Jessica want all new parents to know that decisions regarding your child’s health are entirely up to you! Don’t feel bad to ask as many questions as you need to, ask ...
2021-03-2427 minAll Things Sensory by HarklaTrailer - What We're About & Where to Start!Welcome to All Things Sensory by Harkla! This trailer is a great place to start if you're new to the show! We cover:Who we (Rachel & Jessica) areWhat our background is as Certified Occupational TherapistsWhat are our most popular episodesWho Harkla isIf you're looking to go deeper on any of the shows, we always include show notes and transcripts as Harkla.co/Podcast.If you want to connect with us more, make sure to follow up on Instagram!Podcast Listeners Save at Harkla.co:All Things...
2021-03-0502 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#139 - Easy Ways to Incorporate Speech Into Play for All AgesFacilitating speech for your child or the child you care for can be loads of fun, and in today’s episode, hosts Rachel and Jessica cover a whole bunch of activities that can incorporate language into daily tasks. While we don’t focus specifically on language development - but rather verbiage - some of these tasks may help your child with enunciation, so there should be something for everyone! We kick off the show by diving into our first exercise: sequencing through singing. We talk...
2021-02-1029 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#136 - Balancing Screen Time & Play Time with Rachel McFedriesThis episode is an incredible conversation with Rachel McFedries - Rachel is passionate about helping parents of children ages birth - 7 years balance screen time and play time. Because parenting these days can feel overwhelming and energy-draining, screens can become the “easy” answer. As a result, some children are experiencing more screen time than ever before. Rachel’s passion began 4 years ago with the birth of her third child - she was really struggling to limit screen time for her...
2021-01-201h 01All Things Sensory by Harkla#136 - Balancing Screen Time & Play Time with Rachel McFedriesThis episode is an incredible conversation with Rachel McFedries - Rachel is passionate about helping parents of children ages birth - 7 years balance screen time and play time. Because parenting these days can feel overwhelming and energy-draining, screens can become the “easy” answer. As a result, some children are experiencing more screen time than ever before. Rachel’s passion began 4 years ago with the birth of her third child - she was really struggling to limit screen time for her...
2021-01-201h 01All Things Sensory by Harkla#133 - Treatment Planning Made Easy With These Simple Therapy Hacks!Today’s episode is in answer to a listener question about treatment planning - how to plan and set up treatment activities for a variety of kiddos, at a variety of levels, to address a variety of goals. Get ready to take notes as Rachel & Jessica break down how to set up an obstacle course activity and how to easily modify each step. They also provide you with several of their favorite games that can be used. This is an episode for therapists and parents alike!Be sure to check out the sho...
2020-12-3027 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#131 - Rachel and Jessica's Birth Stories & the Connection Between Birth + Child DevelopmentThis episode is all about birth stories - Rachel and Jessica talk about their sons and how different their experiences were. No judgement, no criticism. Just stories. Can you relate?!Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, child development c...
2020-12-0934 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#131 - Rachel and Jessica's Birth Stories & the Connection Between Birth + Child DevelopmentThis episode is all about birth stories - Rachel and Jessica talk about their sons and how different their experiences were. No judgement, no criticism. Just stories. Can you relate?!Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, child development c...
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Nashville Coffee Tour11 Frothy MonkeyOn Oct 31, 2020 Chad and Rachel went to Frothy Monkey (125 5th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064). We got a drip coffee, a Sweet Harvest Latte, a Blueberry-Lemon Scone, and a Chocolate Toffee Muffin. Outstanding thought: Not their best. Had a rough day. Takeaway: Give it another shot. Their thing is atmosphere and branding. Our rating: Overall: 3; Atmosphere: 3; Food: 2.5; Coffee: 3.5.
2020-11-2609 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#114 - Exploring a Unique Childhood Seizure Disorder, with a Special Family Guest!In this episode you will get to hear an open and honest conversation with Rachel’s brother, Brian. Like many children growing up, Brain experienced seizures. Also like many children growing up, he and his family did not understand the why or the how. This conversation is all about what it was like growing up with the unexpected. Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission ...
2020-08-1251 minNashville Coffee Tour10 Slow Hand Coffee + BakeshopOn June 27, 2020 Chad and Rachel H. went to Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop in East Nashville (1010 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206). They were joined by Rachel and Blake M. This was their experience. Rachel H's favorite was the blueberry muffin; Blake loved the New York crumb cake; Chad's favorites were the biscuit with cheese, egg, and bacon with the New York crumb cake, Rachel M's favorites were the blueberry muffin and the bacon and egg biscuit sandwich. Outstanding thought: We want a cookie next time. Takeaway: Come for the baked goods. Their thing is not the coffee but the food. Big thumbs...
2020-07-2500 minNashville Coffee Tour09 Americano LoungeOn February 22, 2020, Chad and Rachel went to Americano Lounge at 434 Houston St #120, Nashville, TN 37203 for some food and drinks. They were joined by Scott and Bryana as their special guests!
2020-07-1800 minNashville Coffee Tour07 Stay GoldenOn July 27th, 2019, Chad and Rachel visited Stay Golden (2934 Sidco Dr #130, Nashville, TN 37204). This is their experience.
Website: https://stay-golden.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stay.golden.co/
2020-07-0400 minNashville Coffee Tour06 High Brow BrewChad and Rachel (and Emma) went to High Brow Brew—188 Front St, Franklin, TN—and this is their experience.
2020-06-2700 minNashville Coffee TourPandemic Edition #2: At HomeStill at home on partial lockdown, Rachel and Chad get creative with coffee and dessert! Connect with us: http://www.2lin.cc/nashville
2020-05-2300 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#89 - Learning From Our Sensory Mentor: Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, Founder of Sensational Brain!This week on The Sensory Project Show, Rachel and Jessica chat with Gwen - the mastermind behind BrainWorks, the Sensory Diet Tool for therapists, parents, educators, and caregivers! Not only is Gwen the creator of Sensational Brain (a website with a variety of resources including handouts and webinars), but she’s also a speaker, Occupational Therapist, and someone who is passionate about helping children and families. Listen in for a fabulous conversation!Be sure to check out the show ...
2020-04-0159 minNashville Coffee TourPandemic Edition: At HomeOn March 28, 2020, Rachel and Chad stayed at home for an oatmeal chocolate treat and pour over coffee from Frothy Monkey. This is their review.
Medium: medium.com/nashville-coffee-tour
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
2020-03-2800 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#83 - Pediatric Physical Therapy with Emily, from @kinesio_kidsWelcome to Episode 83 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Dr. Emily Heisey, a pediatric physical therapist. She is the face behind Kinesio Kids and has been practicing PT for 10 years! She specializes in a wide spectrum of diagnoses including torticollis, gross motor delays, neurological conditions, and orthopedic injuries. Emily is also a mother and a wife and enjoys sharing her knowledge on her Instagram page, @kinesio_kids. Enjoy! ...
2020-02-1950 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#82 - Answering your Sensory Questions Live on Instagram!Welcome to Episode 82 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica are LIVE on Instagram! Answering YOUR questions and talking about all things weighted, messy play, The Listening Program, and more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-qu...
2020-02-1250 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#81 - Everyone's Favorite Topic: Screen Time for Kids!Welcome to Episode 81 of The Sensory Project Show! In today’s episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about everyone’s favorite topic - screen time. It’s somewhat controversial but they are ready to take on the heat! Listen in as they discuss the pros and cons of screen time as well as some strategies to help alleviate the power struggles that can oftentimes ensue. The goal in today’s episode is to inform and hopefully provide some new ideas. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS /...
2020-02-0533 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#80 - PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurofeedback and MORE with Michael Klinkner, LCSWWelcome to Episode 80 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Michael Klinkner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has received special training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is dedicated to helping people find the inner strengths inside themselves. He believes that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Get ready to take notes and make sure you li...
2020-01-291h 01All Things Sensory by Harkla#79 - The OT Baby Registry and Infant Do's and Don't's!Welcome to Episode 79 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica discuss their favorite products for babies - more specifically, what you can add to your baby registry if you’re expecting OR what you can purchase for someone who is expecting. With all of the different baby-product companies out there, it can be hard to know what to buy so today, Rachel and Jessica break it down while also giving you the WHY behind each item.Be sure to check out the show notes on ou...
2020-01-2239 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#79 - The OT Baby Registry and Infant Do's and Don't's!Welcome to Episode 79 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica discuss their favorite products for babies - more specifically, what you can add to your baby registry if you’re expecting OR what you can purchase for someone who is expecting. With all of the different baby-product companies out there, it can be hard to know what to buy so today, Rachel and Jessica break it down while also giving you the WHY behind each item.Be sure to check out the show notes on ou...
2020-01-2239 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#78 - Speech Therapy and Beyond with Rachel MadelWelcome to Episode 78 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Rachel Madel, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and “tech master!” She is based in Los Angeles and is dedicated to helping parents and clinicians learn how to support children with complex communication needs. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast - Talking with Tech - that helps guide parents and professionals on utilizing technology to support communication. She has been featured in Autism ...
2020-01-151h 04All Things Sensory by Harkla#78 - Speech Therapy and Beyond with Rachel MadelWelcome to Episode 78 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Rachel Madel, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and “tech master!” She is based in Los Angeles and is dedicated to helping parents and clinicians learn how to support children with complex communication needs. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast - Talking with Tech - that helps guide parents and professionals on utilizing technology to support communication. She has been featured in Autism ...
2020-01-151h 04All Things Sensory by Harkla#77 - Defining The Perfect Storm with Dr. Christie Hafer, Pediatric ChiropractorWelcome to Episode 77 of The Sensory Project Show! In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Dr. Christie Hafer, a pediatric chiropractor who is passionate about helping families and children lead healthier, happier lives. She focuses on a holistic approach and is passionate about spreading the word about The Perfect Storm. Get ready to be blown away! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Purpose Driven Chiropractic The Perfect Storm ...
2020-01-0859 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#76 - A Look Inside THE HARKLA SENSORY CLUB- Including a Special Offer!In this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about their membership website, The Harkla Sensory Club. They like to call it “the podcast on steroids” because members of The Club get access to even more resources, activity ideas, and strategies. This episode even has a special offer if you’re listening to it between January 1 - 4. And don’t forget to check out The Harkla Sensory Club today! Enjoy!Get one-month free to The Harkla Sensory Club by clicking here!
2020-01-0126 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#75 - The Power of Vision Therapy, with Dr. Ryan Johnson, OD, FAAOIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk with Dr. Ryan Johnson, an Idaho native who not only graduated from optometry school but also completed a residency in binocular vision and neuro-optometry. He is passionate about helping people and spreading the word that vision is a large piece of the puzzle. He provides so much value in this episode so get ready to be blown away! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Artisan Pediatric Eye CareBe sure to check o...
2019-12-1848 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#74 - The Beauty of Building Rapport with Your ChildIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica talk about the importance of creating a relationship with your child / client. They believe that children should enjoy therapy and that the family should trust the therapist. They also believe that there are certain tricks and strategies to help foster a positive relationship with every child. Get ready to take all the notes. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Warheads Sour Spray Too Tarts ...
2019-12-1124 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#73 - Vestibular Integration with Kali Jacobs, OTR/LIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Kali Jacobs, an Occupational Therapist in Toronto. She specializes in Vestibular Integration so get ready to take notes because she drops some seriously valuable info in today’s interview! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS SMILE Therapy For Kids Cuevas Medek Exercise- CME The Listening Program (TLP) - Advanced Brain TechBe sure to check out the show notes ...
2019-12-0442 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#72 - Ditch the Traditional Gift GuideIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica challenge the idea of a “gift guide.” What if, instead of giving your child(ren) toys for Christmas, you gift EXPERIENCES? Listen in as they talk about the why, the how, and the what. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Round Therapy Ball Peanut Therapy Ball Yoga Half Ball (Bosu) Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You ...
2019-11-2733 minNashville Coffee TourEast Park DonutsOn July 6, 2019, Rachel and Chad went to East Park Donuts and Coffee. For food they got two donuts and an apple fritter. For drinks, they got a pour over and a regular coffee. This is their review.
Medium: medium.com/nashville-coffee-tour
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
2019-11-2700 minNashville Coffee TourTempoOn June 15, 2019, Rachel and Chad went to Tempo. For food they got breakfast tacos with hot sauce. For drinks, they got coffee. This is their review.
Medium: medium.com/nashville-coffee-tour
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nashvillecoffeetour/
2019-11-2700 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#71 - Finding Joy with Multiple Children & TherapiesIn this episode, Rachel and Jessica sit down with Karen, a mother of multiple children who have benefited from several different types of therapies. Not only is Karen an incredible story teller, but she is relatable and passionate. Listen in as she talks about her children and her journey. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS The Out-of-Sync Child Game Changers Idaho Advanced Vision Therapy in Boise, Ida...
2019-11-201h 17All Things Sensory by Harkla#70 - Parenting a Child with PTSDToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss a topic that is not typically brought up in everyday conversation - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Why? Because it’s not just soldiers who can suffer from this potentially debilitating diagnosis - parents and caregivers of children with special needs can also suffer from PTSD. Rachel and Jessica dive into what PTSD can look like as well as the WHY behind it. They also share some tips for getting help. Share this episode with someone who might benefit!...
2019-11-1320 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#70 - Parenting a Child with PTSDToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss a topic that is not typically brought up in everyday conversation - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Why? Because it’s not just soldiers who can suffer from this potentially debilitating diagnosis - parents and caregivers of children with special needs can also suffer from PTSD. Rachel and Jessica dive into what PTSD can look like as well as the WHY behind it. They also share some tips for getting help. Share this episode with someone who might benefit!...
2019-11-1320 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#69 - Demystifying Sleep Training with The Sleep FairyToday, Rachel and Jessica chat with The Sleep Fairy, The Bedtime Whisperer - Krista. She is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and her passion is helping families get their babies and toddlers sleeping through the night. Her goal is to empower families worldwide and she has so much passion for what she does! Dive into this episode and get ready to take notes! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSKrista at My Sleep Fairy Be sure to check out the show notes on our...
2019-11-061h 02All Things Sensory by Harkla#68 - Tips and Tricks for Using Weighted Products EfficientlyToday, Rachel and Jessica give you all the info on weighted items - vests, blankets, and lap pads. They talk about how much weight to use as well as other tips and tricks to help your child successfully utilize these tools to feel calm, cool, and collected!Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We ac...
2019-10-3025 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#67 - Early Warning Signs of Sensory Processing ChallengesToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss the various “early warning signs” when it comes to Sensory Processing Disorder. It’s important to note that if a child exhibits one of the signs as discussed, this does not mean the child “has” SPD - it simply means there is a potential for a “different” sensory response. As always, make sure you do your own research and listen to your intuition. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSEarly Warning Signs - Infancy-12 months Early Warn...
2019-10-2328 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#66 - Part 2 with Amber Grant: Parenting Children with Different Abilities, Mom Guilt, and GuardianshipToday, Rachel and Jessica dive deep into tough topics with Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! Make sure you've listened to Part 1! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS iCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive BikesHost an iCan Bike CampBe sure to check out the show notes on our blo...
2019-10-1645 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#66 - Autism and Cerebral Palsy: an Interview with Amber Grant: Part 1Today, Rachel and Jessica talk with the mother of two amazing boys - Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! This is Part 1 so be sure to tune in next week for Part 2! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSiCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive Bikes Host an iCan Bike ...
2019-10-0951 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#65 - Multi-Sensory Processing 101Today, Rachel and Jessica dive into a not-so-familiar topic - multi-sensory processing. As per usual, they go through the details to help you understand why they are so passionate about this topic and why they use a multi-sensory approach during their OT treatment sessions and promote it to their clients and community. And stay tuned to the end because they give you their fav. 5 multi-sensory processing activities that YOU can complete! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODU...
2019-10-0233 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#64 - Advice for New Mamas with Nekole from Kids OT HelpToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with Nekole, an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping families. She specializes in early childhood development and strives to help the entire family thrive! She has her own website, a YouTube channel, and an amazing Instagram account where she shares all the amazing things she knows! This episode is full of valuable information, so get ready! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Kids OT Help website Kids OT Help ...
2019-09-2537 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#63 - Product Review: ARK TherapeuticToday, Rachel and Jessica talk about oral motor tools - specifically tools from ARK Therapeutic! Giving you tips and tricks to incorporate oral motor tools into your child’s routine as well as solid advice to teach your children how to use these tools. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ARK Therapeutic ARK Blog Z-Vibes Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you ...
2019-09-1819 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#62 - Is Your Child's Self Esteem Negatively Impacting Their Daily Functioning?Today, Rachel and Jessica discuss self-confidence and perseverance. So many children struggle with these “skills” but there are some easy tricks to help build them! Get ready to take notes because you are about to get some real-life ideas to incorporate today! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS 40 ways for kids to give back to their community Game Changers IdahoBe sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By...
2019-09-1125 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#61 - Could Your Child Benefit from Seeing a Chiropractor?Today, Rachel and Jessica interview Todd, a chiropractor who has been in the business for many years, in fact since childhood! He is passionate about his business and helping people from the inside out! Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory...
2019-09-0428 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#60 - The Functional Health Mom: Tangible Tips to Decrease Toxins in Your LifeToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing Jennifer Johnson - a Functional Health Coach (FDN-P), who is incredibly passionate about helping people get to the root cause of their health problems with a self-care model! This is an interview you don’t want to miss! Make sure you get your pen and paper ready to take notes - enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Salt Lamp Blue Light Glasses Blue Light Glasses for kidsBe sure to check out the show notes on our bl...
2019-08-2849 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#59 - Is it ADHD or is it Vision?Today, Rachel and Jessica discuss the possibility that many of our kiddo’s challenges relate back to ocular motor deficits. Not only do they discuss the difference between ocular motor abilities and visual acuity, they also discuss the steps YOU can take if you suspect an ocular motor deficit in your child. And the best part - you’ll get 5 fabulous ways you can help your child improve their ocular motor skills! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Choosing an Eye D...
2019-08-2120 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#58 - Back to School Tips for Success!Today, Rachel and Jessica dive into their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies for making the transition back to school as easy and enjoyable as possible! They talk about sensory diets, brain breaks, and even the food that can help your child increase their success and independence with school routines and activities. You don’t want to miss out on this episode! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Visual Timer for Homework Wobble Cushion Therapy Ball Sea...
2019-08-1426 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#57 - IEPs and Advocating for Your Child's Education with Tiffany, OTR/LToday, Rachel and Jessica talk with an amazing Occupational Therapist - Tiffany Pollock. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and has spent most of her time working in the school districts. She has so much knowledge in the areas of early development, fine motor and handwriting skills, and how to help our kiddos get the services to help them succeed. You don’t want to miss this episode! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Click HERE ...
2019-08-0747 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#56 - Navigating the Bathtime and Water Play Sensory Experience with Strategies in Your Toolbox!Today, Rachel and Jessica answer one of your questions! They love doing this - really serving you and giving you the answers and resources that you truly need! They had a parent ask about bathtime and water play; so many children struggle with tolerating bathtime as well as enjoying playing in various water parks or pools / lakes. As always, these ladies discuss the “why” behind this specific challenge as well as provide you with their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies to help your child ...
2019-07-3121 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#55 - When Should I Expect My Child to Complete Daily Tasks Independently?Today, Rachel and Jessica dive into what is the “normal” age for kiddos to complete various activities of daily living (aka ADLs). They reference a tool called the REAL - the Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life - as well as provide you with some of their favorite tips, tricks, and strategies to help your child progress in their ability to complete these daily tasks more successfully and independently. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Toileting Visual Schedule...
2019-07-2432 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#54 - Messy Play ALL DAY!Today, Rachel and Jessica talk all things messy play. First, they discuss the WHY behind messy play and then dive into their favorite messy play mediums and some different activities to try with them. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSBarbasol Shaving Cream Cremo Shaving Cream Ultimate DIY Slime Kit Water Beads Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by ...
2019-07-1727 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#53 - Preemies, therapy, and life with a child with multiple diagnoses, with Jenny from Our Life After NICUToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and blogger Jenny Saunders! She is a mother of a strong little boy who is “beating the odds one day at a time!” Listen in to hear about how and why she got started, why she’s so incredibly passionate, and how she navigates life with her amazing little boy. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSJenny’s Blog Our LIfe After NICU Jenny’s Resources Cuevas MEDEK Exercises (MEDEK/CMBe sure...
2019-07-101h 00All Things Sensory by Harkla#52 - Making the Holidays More Successful with a Sensory Kiddo/4th of July Sensory Survival GuideToday, Rachel and Jessica are chatting about the 4th of July. This can be a stressful holiday due to the change in routine and fireworks. While some of our sensory kiddos LOVE this holiday, there are a lot of our kiddos who struggle significantly. In this episode, you will gain some valuable insight as to why our sensory kiddos struggle so much as well as the best part - strategies and tips to help your child (and you!) have a fun, successful 4th of July. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECO...
2019-06-2623 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#51 - Why Creating an Experience is so Important For Our ChildrenToday, Rachel and Jessica are chatting about the importance of creating an experience during a treatment session as well as at home. Not only does creating an experience during various activities help your child feel empowered and successful, but it also helps you to have an enjoyable moment with your child. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Balanced and Barefoot Balanced and Barefoot Blog Visual TimerBe sure to check out the show notes on our blog at ...
2019-06-1929 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#50 - The Things We Wish We Would've Known During OTA School: New Grad LifeToday, Rachel and Jessica discuss what they’ve learned throughout the years. From learning to “let it go,” enjoy the little things, and to not take everything personally, they share some lessons they’ve learned as they have navigated the world of occupational therapy. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Balanced and Barefoot Balanced and Barefoot Blog What is Occupational Therapy? Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/P...
2019-06-1223 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#49 - Psychotherapy + Sensory Space + Mama of Twins with Emma Arnoff, LCSWToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and business owner - Emma Arnoff! She recently opened her own clinic in New York where she helps children using her knowledge as a psychotherapist while incorporating our favorite thing - sensory integration! Listen in to hear all about her inspiration and her journey! We know you’ll be motivated after listening to her talk. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS The Sensory SpaceCheck out Emma on Instagram @emm...
2019-06-0548 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#48 - Interview with Jennifer: Finding balance while parenting a child with a rare, genetic diagnosisToday, Rachel and Jessica interview the amazing mother, wife, and blogger Jennifer Carfora! She is a mother of 2 and runs the blog Failure to Thrive No More along with many other online and social media ventures! Listen in to hear about how she got started, why she’s so incredibly passionate, and how she navigates life with a child diagnosed with DYRK1A Syndrome. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Jennifer’s Blog - Failure To Thrive No More DRYK1A Syndrome ...
2019-05-2940 minAll Things Sensory by Harkla#47 - "Normal,""Neuro-Typical,""Average." Our kiddos are so much more than these wordsToday, Rachel and Jessica are going to switch things up a bit and have a conversation; instead of giving you all the information and then their fav tips, tricks, and strategies for a specific topic, they are going to discuss what is “normal” and why they don’t actually like that word! Make sure to reach out on Instagram @allthingssensorypodcast to let them know your thoughts on this somewhat controversial topic! Enjoy! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast...
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