<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Sensory Play Clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sensory Play Cli]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:32:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting a Parent's Nervous System: The Foundation of Co-Regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parenting is often described as guiding children through their emotions, but neuroscience tells us something deeper, that children regulate through the nervous systems of the adults around them. When a child becomes overwhelmed, frustrated, or dysregulated, their brain is not yet equipped to calm itself independently. Instead, their nervous system looks outward for cues of safety and stability. This process is known as co-regulation. But for co-regulation to happen, one important piece must...]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/post/supporting-a-parent-s-nervous-system-the-foundation-of-co-regulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4adf2d1b1d9cdf2146ab1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d25f_57159340e87f482cbf3d7565f0da0ca4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dominique Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm Nervous Systems Grow Calm Children: The Neuroscience of Co-Regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a child is struggling with emotional regulation, behaviour, or sensory processing, the focus is often placed entirely on the child. However, something equally important is happening in the relationship between a child and their caregiver. Children’s nervous systems are deeply connected to the nervous systems of the adults around them. In many ways, children borrow calm from the people who care for them. This process is known as co-regulation. What Is Co‑Regulation? Co‑regulation is the...]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/post/calm-nervous-systems-grow-calm-children-the-neuroscience-of-co-regulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3985319a7028f2bc359b0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:25:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d25f_5bec2b70a8844a308e3bb96e886046d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dominique Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nature Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for a Child’s Nervous System ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that is increasingly busy and fast‑paced, many children are spending less time outdoors than previous generations.  Yet nature is one of the most powerful environments for supporting a child’s nervous system, emotional regulation and brain development.  Climbing trees, running barefoot on grass, digging in soil, collecting leaves, or feeling the warmth of sunlight are not just enjoyable childhood experiences — they are rich sensory experiences that help shape the developing brain. ...]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/post/why-nature-is-one-of-the-most-powerful-tools-for-a-child-s-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aff19700ff578fc8e8a45d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:34:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d25f_0ec48251824445558f83f54f08cb9766~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_626,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dominique Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Our Senses Through an Occupational Therapy Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children experience the world through their senses. Every movement, sound, texture, smell and body sensation sends information to the brain. The brain then interprets that information and decides how the body should respond. Occupational Therapists often look at behaviour through the lens of sensory processing. Instead of simply asking “Why is this child behaving this way?”, we ask “What sensory information might the child’s nervous system be trying to process?” When we understand the sensory...]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/post/understanding-our-senses-through-an-occupational-therapy-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af7779053d59350a1508b4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:54:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d25f_2a3385f7af614aa59f22ed4e304eaf62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dominique Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sensory Play Is So Powerful for a Child's Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Neuroplasticity, Behaviour, and Emotional Regulation Many parents notice that when their child has opportunities to move, play, and explore textures, or engage in sensory activities, that their behaviour often improves. Children may become calmer, more focused, and better able to manage their emotions. This isn't a coincidence. Sensory play supports something important in a child's brain called neuroplasticity . Understanding this can help parents see why simple everyday play...]]></description><link>https://www.thesensoryplayclinic.com/post/why-sensory-play-is-so-powerful-for-a-child-s-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af67480c1a368a2fa4e6ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:20:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01d25f_c027e49fec08410c97ca9aa9de69b704~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dominique Wright</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>