Between late bedtimes, sticky floors, and endless snack requests, summer can feel like a lot. But here’s what a local mama shared with me after last week’s Make a Beach in a Bottle Event: “It was the first time all week my son and I weren’t arguing. We are in the middle of summer break and honestly both of us are overstimulated. This event helped us both stop and decompress. He just focused on his project. I sat next to him and actually breathed. We both needed that."
That’s the power of sensory play. That’s why we do what we do.
So if you're feeling overwhelmed, just know you're not alone. You don’t have to “do it all.” Just come play. Or come sit next to someone who gets it.
Let’s make parenthood softer, together.
-Kelsey Beaver
