Sensory Parenting: Book & Contest
Online, September 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - SENSORY PARENTING. THE BOOK IS OUT! THE CONTEST IS ON!
Read About the Book and the Baby of the Month Contest Below.
PRAISE:
Sensory Parenting is a book that every parent (and grandparent) should read and keep on hand for reference. -Tami Brady, TCM Reviews
This book is a combination of a how-to-manual and an insightful journey into the world of newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The voice of the
book is clear and convincing, genuine and positive. The information is "help"
but the message is "hope."
- Lucy Jane Miller, Director of STAR (Sensory Therapies and Research) Center and Executive Director of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
A treasure trove of smart advice for both new and seasoned parents who want to help their newborns, toddlers and preschoolers feel calm and comfortable in an over stimulating world.
-Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, coauthor Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
THE BOOK:
Sensory Parenting by Jackie Linder Olson and Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L
Publisher: Sensory World an imprint of Future Horizons
ISBN: 987-1-935567-22-6
Price: $19.99 USD/Paperback
It's September and the focus is on sending all of our tots off to school to start a brand new grade, but there are still millions of little ones at home who just came home from the hospital or aren't quite ready for kindergarten and they have their hands full with learning too.
The senses are an enormous part of how children interpret the world, play and learn, particularly in the newborn through toddler years, and Sensory Parenting is designed to help every parent make the most that development.
Jackie Linder Olson has teamed up with Occupational Therapist Britt Collins once again to pen Sensory Parenting, the first book in a series on child development. This mother, filmmaker and author delivers a comprehensive book, for parents of newborns to toddlers, which focuses on the importance of a child's senses and how they affect their development in our over stimulating modern day world.
This is a first book for Jackie and Britt, which they decided to embark on after the success of their award winning OT DVD Series for Children and Special Needs Children and their hit on-line radio show at AutismOne.
!!! Contest - BABY OF THE MONTH - October Contest!!!
The October winner to receive 2 copies of "Sensory Parenting: Newborns to Toddlers" and a Diaper Bag courtesy of Polka Stripes!
THE CONTEST:
Welcome to the Sensory Parenting BABY OF THE MONTH contest! Each month the Sensory Parenting team will chose one baby as the Baby of the Month. The idea is that parents get to share their stories and help other parents around the globe by doing so. In addition the chosen baby will receive a prizing, varying from month to month.
The Fabulous Five: Five Questions and Answers From Baby of the Month Mom [YOUR NAME HERE!]
Tell us a little about your family and where you're from.
How have you applied Sensory Parenting to your everyday life? In what ways?
What are some of the differences you've seen in your child and felt as a parent since you've brought sensory parenting into your life?
Is there a particular topic in the book that stands out as far as making a difference for your baby/toddler?
What advice would you offer to other parents in regard to Sensory Parenting?
To submit your child please send a Jpeg photo (500k max) as baby of the month please answer these questions and send them to email address Jackie@sensoryparenting.com
Entries must be received by October 22, 2010. Winners will be announced October 31.. 2010.
Check www.sensoryparenting.com for a new contest every month!
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Sensory Parenting: Parenting is Easier When Your Child's Senses are Happy!
by Britt Collins, M.S., OTR/L, Jackie Linder Olson
All of us have had a sensory issue at one time or another. Maybe it's your neighbor's dog barking that bothers you or you can't stand the texture of cottage cheese. Does it make you crazy to have a hat on your head? Do you avoid the mall at peak shopping times so you don't have to be around crowds of people? These are common things that as adults we adapt to or avoid without giving them a second thought. What about your children's sensory sensitivities? What if you could make parenting easier and more fun by taking your child's senses into consideration? Imagine the possibilities because you can!
A child's sensory system affects their ability to learn, play, socialize and function. Maybe a child isn't able to sit still in class because his shirt tag is bothering him. Or a child isn't able to play with other children because his balance is off and other kids make him feel unstable and dizzy. Maybe your child isn't just a picky eater - it could be that his sensory system needs some special guidance and adjusting. And with so much technology and choices of games out there, which ones are beneficial for your children to play?
Britt Collins, M.S., OTR/L and Jackie Olson - an occupational therapist and parent team - have organized and combined parenting information along with sensory integration methods, tips and solutions. We've done our work, now it's your turn! We've made it easy and fun and will help you avoid a lot of unnecessary battles between you and your child. It's amazing how quickly our children adapt and the little adjustments that can make our days smoother. Who knew that our sensory systems affect every aspect of our lives? We all do now.
RECENT PRESS:
Jackie Linder Olson: Filmmaker - Novelist - Special Needs Warrior
http://www.examiner.com/x-45649-LA-Film-Industry-Examiner~y2010m5d24-Jackie-Linder-Olson-Filmmaker--Novelist--Special-Needs-Warrior
It's Your Heath Radio Interview with Jackie Olson and Britt Collins.
http://www.itsyourhealthradio.org/
TCM Reviews
http://www.tcm-ca.com/?p=7555
To learn more about Sensory Parenting, The OT DVD Series, Jackie Olson and Britt Collins visit www.sensoryparenting.com.
To inquire about an interview or press coverage, please contact Angelica Scott at TheCityPublicityGroup@gmail.com.