HELP YOUR KIDS HANDLE STRESSFUL SITUATIONS WITH THESE SENSORY-RICH ACTIVITIES
You can see it happening, almost in slow motion: Your child goes from playing and laughing to frowning in less than a second. They start to cry, and suddenly, a meltdown is underway. Is this just the way raising young kids is? Does a lack of sleep, change in routine, or intense hunger always have to lead to a meltdown? While it’s human to feel emotions and express them, you can use certain strategies to help your child navigate major emotions and calm down. The key is helping them tap into their central nervous system with activities that engage their senses. Just like adults, younger kids sometimes need support to regulate their emotions, especially in situations that are stressful for them. That’s where activities that engage the five senses can be really beneficial. Sensory activities that utilize the five CONGRATS, NICOLE AND PAUL!
senses can help your little one connect their body to their immediate surroundings and the larger world around them. Here are some sensory-rich activities that can help kids feel calmer in stressful times: • Make a pile of pillows and jump into it. • Put on some fun music and dance. • Bounce your little one on your lap or an exercise ball. • Take them for a spin around the house in a box or laundry basket; kids can even race each other.
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Create a slide by propping a mattress or exercise mat against the couch.
These are activities you can use right where you are to help your child find their calm again, even in a meltdown. According to early childhood development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, sensory input stays in the system for about two hours, meaning even just five minutes of these types of activities can give you and your child hours of calm throughout the day.
RECOGNIZING OUR SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS
W e’re proud of the team we’ve built at Denmon Pearlman. We know our legal experts will stop at nothing to ensure your needs are met so you can begin your next chapter with the support and guidance you need. That’s always been our mission. This month, we’re honored to announce that these character traits and dedication have also been recognized by the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Paul Knudsen, managing family law attorney, and Nicole Denmon, partner and trial attorney, have both been selected for the
Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, which honors no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state! Paul and Nicole were nominated and recognized by their peers for their tremendous efforts and commitment to clients in the Tampa Bay area, among other qualifying criteria. Nicole has been honored on this list since 2017! In addition, she has been previously named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the nation, one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 in the nation, and one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers under 40 in Florida for three years in a row. Nicole graduated from Stetson University’s College of Law in 2006.
Paul was also named to this list in 2019 and graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011.
Congratulations, Nicole and Paul! We are proud to have you on our team.
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