From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities
From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities  
Podcast: Connected Families Podcast
Published On: Mon Mar 10 2025
Description: If you’ve got a child who complains about the volume of the microwave or who won’t venture into the living room without turning off the overhead lights, this conversation on sensory sensitivities is for you! Listen in as Stacy Bellward interviews Lynne Jackson (Occupational Therapist and Connected Families Co-Founder) Together they dig into parenting sensitive and intense children, focusing on sensory processing challenges. Lynn emphasizes trusting parental intuition and explains how sensory issues can be potential gifts when managed well. Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course Sensory Questionnaire (Free PDF) Join the Table Community Blog post: Solve That After-School Crabbiness Connected Families Parent Coaching Galatians 6:2 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table and other donors whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Lynne Jackson, OTR is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-bhuxw3s {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-bhuxw3s .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-bhuxw3s .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-el1od8i .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}SPECIAL MARCH OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 4TH! .stk-g40n7lb .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 a month in March and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sensitive & Intense Kids online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. .stk-r368gro .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-r368gro .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-r368gro .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-r368gro .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-r368gro .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!