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		<title>ADHD vs SPD: Why Is It So Darn Hard to Know the Difference?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[ADHD and sensory processing disorder can share similar behaviors, making it difficult to tell them apart. Understanding the differences can help parents recognize what may be behind a child’s challenges and find the right support. Have you ever wondered what exactly is ADHD vs SPD? Hear one mom&#8217;s story of how she recognized her son...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Tell Me I&#8217;m Strong&#8230; What To Say to a Mom Struggling</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t tell me I&#8217;m strong &#8212; one mom&#8217;s plea. I&#8217;m just going to come right out and say it. I&#8217;m a rock star. That&#8217;s right. I speak for most parents of high needs kids and of other moms supporting their families during a crisis. Even on our worst days, we&#8217;re still rock stars. But that...]]></description>
		
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		<title>OT at Home for Sensory Seekers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many reasons some families aren’t able to establish occupational therapy OT at home services with professionals for their kids. Whether it is because insurance won’t pay for it or there aren’t any services available within a reasonable driving distance, parents of children with sensory processing disorder are sometimes forced to start OT services in...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Parenting Alphabet Soup When Your Child Has Multiple Diagnoses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sensory Processing Disorder]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parenting alphabet soup captures the many terms, acronyms, and labels parents encounter while navigating childhood development, education, therapy, and special needs. When you look into a bowl of alphabet soup, all you see is a jumble of letters. Nothing makes sense. And you might be able to collect enough letters to make a word but...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Listening to Your Instincts Will Never Steer You Wrong</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Babies and Infants]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Listening to your instincts can help you recognize when something about your child’s behavior, development, or needs doesn’t feel right. Trusting that inner voice can encourage you to ask questions, seek answers, and advocate for your child. &#8220;Motherhood is supposed to be hard, but it&#8217;s not supposed to be this hard,&#8221; I used to think...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Does Your SPD Kiddo Have Bowel Movement Issues?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I can&#8217;t tell you how many people ask questions about their child having bowel movement issues. Let&#8217;s get real for a minute. While there are many questions that come up in our special needs community, one that comes up again and again is potty training sensory sensitive kids.&#160;This post contains affiliate links. My tactile sensitive...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Moms Need Their Own Space: A Room of One&#8217;s Own</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All moms need a room of one&#8217;s own &#8212; a much-needed space to relax, recharge, and enjoy some quiet time. Creating a personal retreat at home can make it easier to step away from the daily demands of motherhood and carve out time for yourself. All moms need a room of one&#8217;s own. &#8220;When you...]]></description>
		
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		<title>When a Wedding Spells Sensory Trouble</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wedding spells sensory trouble for some children when the noise, crowds, unfamiliar surroundings, and changes in routine become overwhelming. Understanding these sensory challenges can help parents prepare ahead of time and make the experience more comfortable and manageable for kids. Weddings are joyous occasions, right? My niece is getting married next month, and my husband...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Interoception: Why Does My Child Always Feel Hungry?</title>
		<link>https://mommyevolution.com/interoception-child-always-hungry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Parenting Grade School]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Parenting Toddlers]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interoception can affect how children recognize hunger and fullness, which may make it seem like they are always hungry. Understanding these body signals can help parents better support children who struggle to recognize when they need to eat. Have you ever wondered &#8212; why on earth is my child hungry all of the time? He...]]></description>
		
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		<title>ADHD Books for Parents</title>
		<link>https://mommyevolution.com/adhd-books-for-parents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re new to ADHD, it can be hard to know where to turn. These wonderful ADHD books for parents are a terrific place to start. Also, as your child gets older, trying to understand their changing needs is just as important as well. You can find these ADHD books for parents at your local...]]></description>
		
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