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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 367002" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Use fruit instead. You can either puree the fruit then freeze it into popsicle moulds, or you can freeze the fruit and puree it frozen, then eat it with a spoon. Fruit to include for sure - strawberries, mango, banana. The banana makes it creamy. You shouldn't need to add any sugar. In fact, I used to make a fruit smoothie using banana, a couple of strawberries, a slice of mango maybe and perhaps half a passionfruit - and I had to water it down because it was too strong. No added sugar at all.</p><p></p><p>Other things to do for sensory sooting - </p><p></p><p>1) The washing machine or fridge or other large appliance that comes in a large cardboard crate - let the kids have the crate. We cut a small window in it, but the kids could put cushions in it, get in, close it up and watch TV or play video games while watching through the little window. difficult child 1 used to do his homework in this nest.</p><p></p><p>2) We got a cargo net and hung it in the tree loosely. The kids would climb into the cargo net and wrap themselves up in it. That way they felt confined but not overheated. Also good - those string-like hammocks woven from stuff like macrame cotton. Again, hang them loosely and let the kids wrap themselves right up in it, cocoon style.</p><p></p><p>3) the jogging trampoline works well even in wet weather - they can burn up energy even when stuck indoors.</p><p></p><p>4) blowing bubbles always works for difficult child 3. We used to keep a bucket of water with a bit of bubble mix in it, then used those large bubble wands you dont blow trough, but instead just wave through the air. If you're having a birthday party, these make great alternatives to loot bags.</p><p></p><p>5) difficult child 3 loves photography. He's had to learn to be patient and sit quietly when getting a good photo. Giving him a sense of purpose and a job to do that he knows how to do, calms him down.</p><p></p><p>6) Maths. I'm not kidding. When he was younger and we were away from home and he was stressed, I would settle him down by sitting him in a corner facing away from people, and give him a maths workbook to do.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 367002, member: 1991"] Use fruit instead. You can either puree the fruit then freeze it into popsicle moulds, or you can freeze the fruit and puree it frozen, then eat it with a spoon. Fruit to include for sure - strawberries, mango, banana. The banana makes it creamy. You shouldn't need to add any sugar. In fact, I used to make a fruit smoothie using banana, a couple of strawberries, a slice of mango maybe and perhaps half a passionfruit - and I had to water it down because it was too strong. No added sugar at all. Other things to do for sensory sooting - 1) The washing machine or fridge or other large appliance that comes in a large cardboard crate - let the kids have the crate. We cut a small window in it, but the kids could put cushions in it, get in, close it up and watch TV or play video games while watching through the little window. difficult child 1 used to do his homework in this nest. 2) We got a cargo net and hung it in the tree loosely. The kids would climb into the cargo net and wrap themselves up in it. That way they felt confined but not overheated. Also good - those string-like hammocks woven from stuff like macrame cotton. Again, hang them loosely and let the kids wrap themselves right up in it, cocoon style. 3) the jogging trampoline works well even in wet weather - they can burn up energy even when stuck indoors. 4) blowing bubbles always works for difficult child 3. We used to keep a bucket of water with a bit of bubble mix in it, then used those large bubble wands you dont blow trough, but instead just wave through the air. If you're having a birthday party, these make great alternatives to loot bags. 5) difficult child 3 loves photography. He's had to learn to be patient and sit quietly when getting a good photo. Giving him a sense of purpose and a job to do that he knows how to do, calms him down. 6) Maths. I'm not kidding. When he was younger and we were away from home and he was stressed, I would settle him down by sitting him in a corner facing away from people, and give him a maths workbook to do. Marg [/QUOTE]
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