How to Cope with Sensory Overload as a Mom

How to Cope with Sensory Overload as a Mom: Mom rubbing her temples as kid climbs on couch

Your kids are screaming, the TV is on, someone is jumping on the couch, the doorbell just rang, you’re starting to question your ability to function, and it’s only 10 a.m. on a Tuesday. If that sounds familiar, you might be struggling with overstimulation and sensory overload. In this episode, hear from Holly Peretz, mom and pediatric occupational therapist, to discuss how sensory overload impacts us and learn ways we can cope with it as moms.

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Our Guest


Holly Peretz is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 12+ years of experience working with children and parents as a therapist and parent educator within hospitals, NGO’s preschools, hydrotherapy and now online. She is also the hostess of the annual Toddler Play Conference. Learn more about her on otholly.com.

Expert on sensory overload

Holly Peretz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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