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6 Tips for Sensory-Avoiding Needs
Sensory avoiding is when a child or teen is hypersensitive to sensory input from the five primary senses or three “hidden” senses proprioception, vestibular, and interoception. To the untrained eye, a child who is exhibiting sensory-avoiding behavior may seem defiant—plugging his or her ears, closing his or her eyes, or running away. But Trust-Based Relational…
Show Hope Book Club: Gentle and Lowly
Gentle and Lowly “‘Gentle and Lowly’ gave me a clearer, more tangible picture of Christ’s heart toward me,” Show Hope Director of Development Emily Schafer said. “It helped me to debunk my interest in ‘earning’ the grace of Jesus and instead help me to rest in his gentle and loving embrace of me. It’s a…
How Sensory Seeking Can Lead to Connection
Spinning, jumping, and swinging. Bear hugs and loud environments. Wiggles and squirming. These are just some sensory-seeking behaviors common in children and teens—not your child acting out or being unruly and disrespectful. Sensory seeking is when a child seeks out and even craves sensory input. Unlike children who are sensory avoidant—often overwhelmed by input—children who…
Love Really Does Take You In: A Letter From Mary Beth …
Dear Care Centers Legacy Families, After our recent weekend together, I was completely undone in the best and most beautiful way possible. Steven and I were so excited to finally host the first Show Hope Care Centers Legacy Reunion since 2019, and I’m not sure I can fully put into words what I experienced getting…
Having Age-Appropriate Conversations With Your Kids About Health
No matter what age your children are, you can always talk with them about their bodies and how it works. Try to have these conversations on a regular basis, maybe even planning a conversation around the time of your child’s yearly check-up. Also, remember to reassure your child that he or she can talk to…
Adoption by the Numbers: A New Report From the National Council for Adoption
We hope this list will be impactful for you on your journey. Here are 10 resources for adoptive and foster care families.
