19. 5 Tricks for Kids that Hate Getting Their Hair Washed

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies to help kids who struggle with hair washing due to sensory sensitivities and provides practical tips for parents.

If hair washing turns into tears, resistance, or full-blown meltdowns in your house… I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface when kids struggle with having their hair washed, especially for sensory and neurodivergent kids. Because once you understand why this everyday task feels so overwhelming, everything starts to shift. We’ll talk about how past experiences, sensory sensitivities, and even hidden systems like the vestibular system can play a bigger role than you might think. And why some kids seem “fine”… until suddenly they’re not. I’m also sharing 5 simple, practical strategies you can start using right away to make hair washing feel safer, calmer, and more doable for everyone.  If bath time has been a battle, this episode will help you look at it differently—and take the first step toward changing it. Mentioned in this episode : How to Decrease Aggressive Behaviors Workshop: https://yourkidstable.com/aggressive-behaviors/ Vestibular sensitivity podcast episode Key Timestamps: 00:00 Why hair washing can turn into a meltdown 01:20 What’s really going on (it’s not just behavior) 03:30 The hidden sensory trigger most parents miss 08:00 Strategy #1 that…

People in this episode

Host: Alisha Grogan

Topics covered

• hair washing
• sensory sensitivities
• neurodivergent kids
• parenting strategies
• bath time challenges

Keywords

• hair washing
• meltdowns
• sensory triggers
• parenting
• neurodiversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: How to Decrease Aggressive Behaviors Workshop, yourkidstable.com

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