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Local Advocate Releases a Book for Kids Who Feel Everything:

How We Feel the World

By Kelsey Beaver, Macaroni KID Publisher –Clinton, Warrensburg, Sedalia & Whiteman Air Force Base February 4, 2026


Feature Article • Clinton – Warrensburg – Sedalia – Whiteman Air Force Base

Feature Article | How We Feel the World 

by sensory dough co.

round neutral colored logo with words sensory dough co, crafted with care, played with joy


I want to tell you a quick truth I wish I’d heard earlier in my parenting journey: some kids don’t “overreact.” They experience the world differently. Sounds feel sharper. Clothes feel scratchier. New places feel bigger. A simple change in routine can feel like a whole-body alarm.

That’s why I wrote How We Feel the World (by sensory dough co.)—a children’s book that helps kids notice their sensory experiences, name what feels tricky, and learn simple ways to feel safe and supported. It’s written for the kids who feel everything… and for the grown-ups who are trying so hard to help.

What makes this book different

  • Kid-friendly language that feels comforting, not clinical.
  • Real-life sensory situations (noise, movement, textures, routines, school days, crowded places).
  • Built-in support for caregivers with gentle ideas you can actually use.
  • Inclusive, welcoming tone—because every child deserves to feel understood.

The goal isn’t to “fix” a child. The goal is to help them understand themselves—and feel supported in the world they live in.

Who it’s for

This book is a great fit for families with kids who are sensory-sensitive, sensory-seeking, anxious in new environments, or who have big feelings that come out in loud places, busy classrooms, or unpredictable days. It’s also a meaningful resource for classrooms, counselors, therapists, and caregivers who want a warm way to start conversations.

How to order

Choose what’s easiest for your family:

  • Ship to your door: order on Amazon.
  • Local pickup (Warrensburg): request local pickup and I’ll coordinate details.

Tip: If you’re ordering for a school, therapy clinic, or group, email sennsorydoughco@yahoo.com for bulk/local options.

Have a child who “feels everything”?

I’d love to hear your story—and what you wish more people understood about your child. Your words help shape what I write and share with our community.

Submit Your Story

Disclosure note: This feature highlights a locally created product by the publisher (sensory dough co.) and is shared to support families with sensory needs in our community.