If screen time feels like a double-edged sword — lifesaving for your sanity but meltdown-inducing when it’s time to turn it off — you’re not alone.

In today’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, we’re talking about screens, sensory needs, and how to use technology intentionally without guilt, shame, or chaos.

This is not an anti-screen episode.

This is a compassion-first, nervous-system-first approach to using screens as a tool — especially for neurodivergent kids who feel safe, regulated, and predictable when they’re watching or playing.

The Sensory Breakthrough (NOVEMBER ONLY) A low-demand, high-value personalized sensory insight report. No Zoom calls. No appointments. You answer two forms → I send you a custom sensory analysis of your child: strengths, challenges, and their unique neurosignature.

➡️ Grab your spot here (CLICK HERE)

In this episode you’ll learn: ✅ Why screens feel regulating for so many neurodivergent kids ✅ The real reason meltdowns happen when screen time ends ✅ How to set clear, respectful boundaries without power struggles ✅ What to do before, during, and after screen time to make transitions easier ✅ How to use screens intentionally — without mom guilt ✅ Why “just turning it off” almost always backfires ✅ What co-regulation and predictability have to do with screen-time peace

Whether you avoid screens like the plague or rely on them for survival (no judgment here), this episode gives you a grounded, sensory-smart plan for:

✨ fewer battles ✨ smoother transitions ✨ safer nervous systems (yours and your child’s) ✨ and a whole lot more connection

Links & Resources

The Sensory Breakthrough (NOVEMBER ONLY) A low-demand, high-value personalized sensory insight report. No Zoom calls. No appointments. You answer two forms → I send you a custom sensory analysis of your child: strengths, challenges, and their unique neurosignature.

➡️ Grab your spot here (CLICK HERE)

The Clarity Lab The self-paced guide to understanding your child’s sensory system and building a nervous-system-first routine that fits your real life. ➡️ (link)

Ep 29 // Why Fidgets Aren’t Working (And What Actually Helps)

• Do you feel like your child is constantly on the move, and no amount of sensory toys or fidgets seem to “work”?
• Have you ever wondered why the tools that calm other kids don’t seem to help yours?
• Are you stuck in a cycle of guessing what your sensory-seeking child actually needs to feel regulated?

In this episode, lets discuss one of the most common sensory misconceptions parents face: the belief that a fidget is a one-size-fits-all solution for sensory needs. Let’s gently unpacks why some children need far more than a handheld toy to regulate — especially when their nervous system is craving deep proprioceptive input.

You’ll learn how to start decoding your child’s unique sensory signature, why movement can be a need (not a behavior), and how to build a more supportive rhythm into your day — using simple tools, sensory awareness, and compassionate curiosity.

Whether you’re navigating meltdowns, pacing in the classroom, or that “I’ve tried everything” feeling, this episode offers clarity and relief.

Resources and Links

• • Free Sensory Book List – Curated reading to support your parenting journey.
  • The Clarity Lab – A self-paced guide to understanding your child’s sensory systems + practical ways to support regulation.
  • The Sensory Blueprint – 1:1 support to co-create a personalized sensory plan for your family.
  • 📚 Related Episodes:
    • Ep 2 // It’s not bad behavior its a nervous system trying to cope

• • • Ep 20 //Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? Decoding Your Neurodivergent Child’s Stress Response

Want help decoding your child’s sensory world? Let’s collaborate! Whether you’re looking to better understand their behaviors, track daily patterns, or create a rhythm that truly supports their nervous system — you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🌱 And remember — the work you’re doing right now matters. You are the expert on your child, and your intuition is one of your greatest tools.

This episode is a permission slip to stop pushing through and start tuning in. You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to do this alone. Please share this episode with a fellow mama who needs to hear this!

In today’s solo episode we dive into what self-care really means for moms raising neurodivergent children—especially when you're deep in the trenches. She shares vulnerably about her own experience of burnout, early motherhood, and the unraveling that came before realignment.

Rather than pushing through and performing wellness, Victoria guides you toward the real work: decoding your child’s sensory needs and tuning into your own. This episode explores the spin cycle of co-burnout, why traditional self-care advice often backfires, and how nervous system-first support for both you and your child is the path forward. You’ll also hear about the difference between sensory input and output (hello, praxis!), and why understanding this distinction can change your parenting game.

Here she also shares tools like the Neuro Signature quiz, the Clarity Lab, and her signature Sensory Blueprint process, all designed to help you shift from overwhelmed to empowered—without adding more to your plate. If this message hit home, I would love to hear from you. Send me a message, join the newsletter, or inquire about upcoming workshops. Most of all, know this: there is a way through, and it's not by fixing yourself—it's by honoring what you and your child actually need.

• Decode Your Child's Neuro Signature - Free Mini Course
• The Clarity Lab – Nervous system-first parenting support
• Join the Newsletter – Stories, tools, and insights not shared on the podcast
• Explore the Sensory Blueprint – A custom 6-week plan to decode your child’s sensory needs
• Related Episodes:
  • Ep 21 // Attunement Over Perfection
  • Ep 8 // My own Sensory Needs