22. 7 Quick Sensory Activities to Habit Stack for Regulating Kids
From Connected and Capable by Alisha Grogan
June 1, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
This episode discusses practical sensory strategies for parents to help regulate their children's emotions and behaviors through habit stacking.
If you’ve ever felt like sensory strategies sound helpful in theory… but impossible to actually fit into real life, this episode is for you. We’re talking about small, realistic ways to build regulation into the moments that are already happening throughout your day using quick sensory “doses” that can help with focus, emotional regulation, transitions, and big behaviors. You’ll also hear: Why sensory strategies don’t have to be complicated to work The idea of “habit stacking” and how parents are using it in everyday life How movement, deep pressure, vibration, and even hydration can impact the nervous system Ways to help sensory seekers and easily overwhelmed kids differently Practical ideas you can start using immediately at home, in the car, during homework, transitions, and more If your child seems dysregulated often, struggles with transitions, or you’re just trying to make daily life feel calmer and more manageable, this episode will leave you with simple ideas that actually feel doable. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join Fun and Function Giveaway (receive 10% off) Grab the Free Sensory Toolkit KEY TIMESTAMPS: 04:39 – Habit stacking sensory tools 06:59 – Weighted input…
People in this episode
Host: Alisha Grogan
Topics covered
- sensory activities
- habit stacking
- emotional regulation
- focus
- children's behavior
Keywords
- sensory strategies
- regulation
- habit stacking
- movement
- deep pressure
- vibration
- hydration
- dysregulation
- transitions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fun and Function
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