{"id":2074,"date":"2021-11-18T10:24:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/?p=2074"},"modified":"2023-12-20T17:54:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T21:54:37","slug":"10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/10-steps-for-coping-with-overstimulation-as-a-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps For Coping with Overstimulation as a Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2074\" class=\"elementor elementor-2074\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55f1ef1c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55f1ef1c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d9d8e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d9d8e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moms everywhere are constantly being bombarded with sensory stimuli which outpace their ability to process or cope with it. Being constantly needed, touched, and hearing overlapping sounds all while trying to run a household and complete mental tasks is very overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling irritable because of these things is not a sign you are a bad mom, it is a sign that you are experiencing overstimulation as a mom&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b99bb40 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b99bb40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d17db3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d17db3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i>Disclaimer: My story is a personal account of my own journey overstimulation and\u00a0overload,\u00a0and what I have learned along the way. It should not be taken as a substitute for professional advice. I strongly believe that anyone who feels they may need support seek the help of a qualified health care professional &#8211; they were vital in my own journey, and are trained to find the right support for each person\u2019s unique and individual care. If you are in crisis &#8211; know there are many compassionate and expert teams available to help you. Call 911 or consult with your local emergency department. If you need help you deserve it, and can get it.<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9cddc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9cddc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I shared about this on my Instagram recently and moms everywhere chimed in with their stories. See the post <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWPIBe0r81j\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Overstimulation is also known as sensory overload. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sensory-overload\">Sensory overload<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> happens when you\u2019re getting more input from your five senses than your brain can sort through and process.<\/strong> For example:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TV is on, you are cooking dinner while simultaneously thinking about your to do list tomorrow, one of your children is whining that they need a snack while the other one is running and yelling joyfully through the house, your husband comes in for a hug and asks you a simple question like what you did that day. YOU WANT TO BLOW.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seemingly nothing bad is happening, but inside you want to scream, maybe you do scream. This is a natural response to someone feeling sensory overload or who is overstimulated. For a full list of symptoms of sensory overload click<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/sensory-overload#symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory overload can be felt more deeply by those who have conditions such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyplace.com\/blogs\/traumaptsdblog\/2020\/1\/what-sensory-overload-feels-like-for-people-with-ptsd#:~:text=Sensory%20overload%20is%20an%20experience,and%20adapting%20to%20the%20noise.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PTSD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/articles\/en\/sensory-overload-anxiety\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depression, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/autism-and-sensory-overload-259892\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other neurodivergent conditions such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/adult-adhd\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350878\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or those who are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/highly-sensitive-persons-traits-that-create-more-stress-4126393\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly Sensitive People<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even if you do not have one of these conditions, you can still get overwhelmed when presented with overstimulating sensory input, something parents deal with on a daily basis. ALL humans have a capacity for how much of their senses they can use and process at once, and those limits don\u2019t disappear when we become parents. It is generally only at this point in our lives that many of us are faced with this overload for the first time, and we weren\u2019t taught how to cope.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So fear not. You are not crazy. <strong>You are not a bad mom.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to add guilt and shame to the already heavy feelings of overwhelm we have as moms. Our bodies naturally have a response to overstimulation (fight or flight, rage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/dissociation-2797292\">disassociation<\/a>), but there are things we can do to limit sensory input as well as things we can do when the agitated feelings have already set in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Also read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\" href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/navigating-your-nos-what-part-of-motherhood-is-hard-to-say-no-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navigating your &#8216;no&#8217;s&#8217; &#8211; What Part of Motherhood Is Hard to Say No To?<\/a><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c19e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92c19e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Can You Do To Combat Overstimulation &amp; Sensory Overload in Motherhood?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dcdfbe elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5dcdfbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d63a85 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d63a85\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ca012c\" data-id=\"4ca012c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96e0ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d96e0ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1. Schedule Your Days With Less<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that when we are too busy, have too many things on the go or our schedule is packed it causes stress. We can only do so much. When we are stressed we are even more prone to feeling the effects of overstimulation. By simply taking out activities or spreading them out throughout the day or week, it creates space for us to recharge, for our sensory system to get a break, and for us to process the mental load that comes with each thing in the schedule. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-the-mental-load\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental load<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a huge task for many women, so knowing and making space for it AS WELL as physically being a part of an event or activity will help negate the stress of being overcommitted and sensory overloaded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e07c5d\" data-id=\"3e07c5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4be8b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c4be8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/shop\/toddler-tee-mom-needs-a-break\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2094 lazyload\" alt=\"A quote reading, &quot;Taking time to care for our own needs is not selfish. You are taking care of your kids mom. They need her to be well. If thats not selfless I dont know what is.&quot;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2094 lazyload\" alt=\"A quote reading, &quot;Taking time to care for our own needs is not selfish. You are taking care of your kids mom. They need her to be well. If thats not selfless I dont know what is.&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Taking-time-to-care-for-our-own-needs-is-not-selfish.-You-are-taking-care-of-your-kids-mom.-They-need-her-to-be-well.-If-thats-not-selfless-I-dont-know-what-is.-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef4929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bef4929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>2. Quit Multitasking<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As women, we are known for our amazing multitasking abilities. We can do it all! Or can we? The problem is that when we multitask our attention is divided, which means our sensory processing is divided too. This leaves a very small window for any other input (Kids).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is why when we are cooking dinner, answering emails, having a conversation with one person, when we get asked a question by another- we end up irritable and agitated. We leave no room for natural parts of parenting (being touched, talked to, or needed to look at a sweet jump off the back of the couch). Prior to parenting it was a little easier to multitask because we could control what sensory stimuli would come our way, but as parents it is impossible. Leaving space for sensory interruptions or unexpected needs helps limit our feeling of overwhelm from sensory overload.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f1f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64f1f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>3. Schedule in Quiet Time<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be intentional about taking time to yourself. If you have a partner, make your needs known. If you don\u2019t, use technology or a late daycare pick up- anything that gives you some time. This isn\u2019t something to feel bad about. Think of it as preventative care for your mental health and sensory system. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example: whenever we go out,\u00a0 I end up coming home thoroughly exhausted. I used to come home and be very snappy and irritable with everyone. Now, my family knows that we all get quiet time when we arrive home. It is part of the routine.\u00a0 Instead of getting to the point that I burst and then leaving and feeling guilty, I take the time to recharge, let everyone know what I am doing, and when I come back I feel much better equipped to deal with what comes next (always more sensory input- because kids).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e357b56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e357b56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>4. Have Touch Breaks<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday I hear moms talk about how they feel touched out. Being touched-out happens usually when moms of small children and babies are constantly breastfeeding, bottle feeding, being needed, hugged, climbed on, and played with to the point that they no longer want to be touched anymore. By anyone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This often leads to not even wanting touch from our partners. We just want our bodies to be our own for a little while. This is classic sensory overload. When our bodies cannot take anymore touch, we end up feeling overwhelmed and agitated. Building in touch breaks to our day can help. Talk to your family, and explain to them that you love them and you enjoy their affection but your body feels stressed when there is too much touch. Figure out a way for them to know they are loved and for you to feel okay with the amount of touch you get in a day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66827c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66827c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>5. Journal in the morning<\/strong><\/p><p>When use my <a href=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/blog\/how-to-start-believing-you-are-a-good-mom-not-a-bad-mom\/\">guided journal<\/a> to help me be realistic about what sensory input I will likely have to deal with that day or what capacity I will have to take a break or what my to do list looks like, it helps me to get ahead of the game so that I can better implement the rest of these tips. Simply having and building self awareness help. That is why I created this journal for struggling moms.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a99d1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a99d1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YrmU4R\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Place-link-here-300-\u00d7-300-px-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5152 lazyload\" alt=\"The Honest mom Journal: Struggling moms guide to struggling less with overstimulation and overwhelm\" 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https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Place-link-here-300-\u00d7-300-px-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Place-link-here-300-\u00d7-300-px-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eeeeea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3eeeeea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" 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height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-1660 lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DiaryofanHonestMom_Floral02-01.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a410be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a410be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>6. Use Technology For Kids<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I believe technology has saved me and my kids from many meltdowns and for that reason I think it CAN be a really effective tool.\u00a0 I am not saying \u201cput your kids in front of a screen all day and then you won\u2019t have to deal with them or their noise\u201d. BUT. Big but here, for stay at home moms, single moms, or any moms who spend a great deal of time with their kids without another adult to step in and help-technology is extremely helpful. Moms need breaks, period. Sometimes we are lucky enough to have other humans help and other times we aren\u2019t so lucky. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I would rather put my child in front of a screen to allow myself a moment to recharge so I can come back feeling prepared than push through my sensory overload and overwhelm, not get a break, and then snap at my kids. It\u2019s all about balance, finding ways to give ourselves breaks and realizing that our wellness is equally important as our children\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aaf060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3aaf060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><\/b><b>7. Use Noise Cancelling Earplugs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best investments I made for my overstimulated mom brain was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/dp\/B08MFH1TTJ?pd_rd_i=B08MFDT65P&amp;pd_rd_w=TyuQM&amp;pf_rd_p=e5221106-e893-4358-a8a7-ed4fdcae0619&amp;pd_rd_wg=WDssP&amp;pf_rd_r=YCYKJ78ZZW784V89YY02&amp;pd_rd_r=945b9319-7919-4ee1-9a88-c408f1f29430&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=elizabethwa00-20&amp;linkId=c30cfaf7dcf058ba3b9860e481873bf6&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noise cancelling earplugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are many on the market, but I prefer the ones which take the edge off rather than block out all noise. As someone who is hard of hearing, using these earplugs, I can still have conversations with my family, but they limit how much of the shrill noises I hear or the constant buzzing of kids in the house. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can use them and still be present with my family and keep them safe. If noise is a trigger for you, I highly recommend using some noise cancelling earbuds, even if it is just for a portion of the day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746736c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"746736c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>8. Practice Pre-Emptive Self Care<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self care isn\u2019t just the latest buzzword. Looking after ourselves and allowing our family to prioritize our wellness is extremely important to our wellbeing and to our family dynamic. Many times we talk of self care as something to do once in a while or after a stressful day. I say make it a priority to care for yourself before you feel burnt out, overstimulated and overwhelmed. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking time to do things or to do nothing so that we can feel more refreshed, we will be more capable of being present with our families. You\u2019ve heard it said \u201cyou cannot pour from an empty cup\u201d and that applies to our ability to take in and process sensory stimuli with our families. Don\u2019t wait until your sensory system is glitching before taking time for self care practices, practice self care so that you don\u2019t get to that breaking point in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90fa9cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90fa9cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnandsamantha.ca\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2084 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward and son walking through orchard on a sunny day\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2084 lazyload\" alt=\"Libby Ward and son walking through orchard on a sunny day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/diaryofanhonestmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WardFamily-JohnandSamanthaPhotoandVideo-108-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Photo by: John and Samantha<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f9819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f9819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>9. Put Down Your Phone<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using phones and technology is now a daily part of living. As someone who works as a blogger and content creator I know all too well how easy it is to be attached to my phone. We pay our bills, answer emails, book appointments and often work from our devices. As a young mom with 2 little children at home, my phone was my only access to other adults and the outside world. It became my lifeline in many ways. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is beautiful, but also can be so damaging. Several studies have been done and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetcounselingnj.com\/2019\/02\/23\/regulate-your-use-of-technology-to-prevent-overstimulation-symptoms-of-anxiety-depression\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been written about the damaging effects of phone use on our brains and how it directly links to sensory overload. When we are always on our phones our attention is on it, so anything else that is happening can feel like an interruption. This is a leading cause of sensory overload and irritability for many parents. By limiting how much and WHEN we use our phones we can limit how overstimulated we get while parenting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e84027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e84027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>10. Open Up a Conversation In Your Home About It<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your partner and your children know what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sensory-overload\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overstimulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is, what causes it and how it makes you feel. Talking about our experiences and our feelings lets others know that we value our own well-being and they should too. It gives them a more in depth look into what our lives are like and also teaches empathy. It is so important to allow our families to feel like they can be part of the solution, and not just the problem. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When our kids understand what causes our stress levels to rise it empowers them to be conscious about their actions. If they aren\u2019t able to do that developmentally yet, it sets the stage for when they are. Letting our partners in on what is going on also lets them know how they can help.\u00a0 Talking with our family about overstimulation before it happens also sets the stage for the next tip: walk away.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7f7ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e7f7ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>*BONUS. Walk Away and Find Quiet<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes no matter what we do, sensory overload sets in and we feel like exploding. At this point I always suggest walking away. If you have a partner, leave them in charge. If you don\u2019t, put the baby in a safe spot or turn the TV on for the kids and leave. Sometimes sitting in a dark quiet room is helpful, other times you need to scream into a pillow. My therapist loves to tell me to do that. Whatever it is, removing yourself from a situation that causes immense overstimulation is a great tactic particularly if you err towards full on rage once you are pas the point of overstimulation. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing wrong with leaving. If it is saving you and your children from an outburst and helps you to calm down that is what is important. Part of being a good mom is recognizing when we need space and taking it. You are taking care of your kid\u2019s mom, and that is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e2d9f elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e9e2d9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092b13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"092b13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Books for Moms with Sensory Overload\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63f96a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d63f96a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Highly-Sensitive-Parent-Brilliant-Overwhelms\/dp\/0806540583?crid=3BZU4SVVC6O82&amp;keywords=the+highly+sensitive+parent&amp;qid=1637164905&amp;sprefix=the+highly+sensitive%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=elizabethwa00-20&amp;linkId=997c39dfc9696a2723b877fb0b384de5&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Highly Sensitive Parent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Even if you don\u2019t consider yourself to be a Highly Sensitive Person (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hsperson.com\/test\/highly-sensitive-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take the test here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), this book has amazing recommendations on how to cope<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Simplicity-Parenting-Extraordinary-Calmer-Happier\/dp\/0345507983?keywords=sensory+overload+parent&amp;qid=1637165080&amp;sr=8-12&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=elizabethwa00-20&amp;linkId=d8062cc0d96bae787fffe344d926b2b0&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplicity Parenting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids. There is something to be said about doing less and feeling calmer, both for ourselves and for our kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break\/dp\/0735211299?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=elizabethwa00-20&amp;linkId=2caabc24cac0cb47f368c63e0e95a917&amp;language=en_CA&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atomic Habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones. This book can be applied to anyone trying to achieve ANY goals (it is amazing), but looking at it from the viewpoint of building habits that keep us calm, this is a fantastic resource.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbd368 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8dbd368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea460c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ea460c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There is Hope For the Overstimulated Parent: you are not alone\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff0ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff0ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a parent and you find yourself overstimulated, overwhelmed and feeling guilty about it all- you are not alone. I want you to know that each of us, parent or not, have a limit to the amount of stress and sensory input we can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take on and process in a day. Moms in particular face an onslaught of touch, sight, movement and sound stimuli day after day so it is no surprise that we get burnt out and overstimulated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mom guilt is a terrible thing to feel because deep down we all want to do our best for our kids. Nobody wants to be the parent who has outbursts, or not be able to cope with the sounds of their own children\u2019s voices, or not be able to play with them because it feels too overwhelming. But we are human and deserve to have breaks and to have our needs met.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t feel guilty for being overwhelmed.<\/span><b> Feel proud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you are trying to find ways to change. <\/span><b>Feel proud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you care enough about being a good mom that you read this far. <\/span><b>Feel proud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you are learning every day. <\/span><b>Feel proud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you are raising your children with intention. We aren\u2019t going to get it perfect, we were never meant to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, knowing that overstimulation is often the cause of our feelings of overwhelm, of our outbursts or of our desire to escape helps you put it into perspective. It\u2019s not you, it\u2019s your sensory system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6bba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b6bba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully these tips help you to get on your way to feeling more moments of calm in your day, you deserve it.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415f678 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"415f678\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">- Libby<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-506ece5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"506ece5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3af3d2b\" data-id=\"3af3d2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc4604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbc4604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cnmo2viq-ol\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cnmo2viq-ol\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Libby Ward: The Honest Mom (@diaryofanhonestmom)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4eb2f1\" data-id=\"c4eb2f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b02d2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b02d2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i>Does this resonate with you?<\/i><\/p><p><i>You are not alone! Subscribe to my Honest Mom\u2019s Circle by joining my email list. Here you\u2019ll find my most HONEST mom truths, my most empowering tips for all moms and exclusive perks like discounts for must have items and must do experiences!<\/i><\/p><p>PS. Let\u2019s reinvent motherhood.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@diaryofanhonestmom\/video\/7031164865926499589?is_copy_url=0&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=7028672142896907781\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to watch one of my Tiktoks on <strong>How to Know If You Are An Overstimulated Mom<\/strong> &#8211; trust me, you won&#8217;t regret it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-459d211d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"459d211d\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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