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March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

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Maternal Mental Health

From the Vault: Understanding Sensory Self-Care: How Overstimulated Moms Can Regulate and Regain Calm

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Holly Peretz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Viewing Overstimulation as a Cup, Not Just a Switch
  • What Being an “Overstimulated Mom” Means
  • Calming vs. Activating Sensory Inputs
  • What Causes Moms to Get Overstimulated
  • How to Notice the Warning Signals of Overstimulation
  • Sensory Self-Care Strategies for Overstimulated Moms

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From the Vault: Understanding Sensory Self-Care: How Overstimulated Moms Can Regulate and Regain Calm

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care with pediatric occupational therapist Holly Peretz, founder of OT Holly. 

Mom life can be overstimulating–but if we can learn how to notice our sensory needs earlier, we can be proactive and reduce overwhelm.

Read the original blog post here!

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Holly Peretz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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, non-profits preschools, hydrotherapy and now online.

Holly supports toddler parents in creating a childhood that "bakes in" the science of what makes toddlers thrive in this critical development period. She also hosts the annual Toddler Play Conference and the Thriving in the First Year Summit.

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Erica is the founder of Momwell, providing educational resources and virtual therapy for moms. She is a mom of three boys and a registered psychotherapist. Erica’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, Breakfast Television, Scary Mommy, Medium, Pop Sugar, and Romper. how they want it.
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