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Does your child cover their ears at loud sounds, avoid certain clothes, constantly crash and climb, or melt down after a busy day? 👀

These behaviors can sometimes be connected to how a child’s nervous system processes sensory information.

October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, and in today’s new YouTube video Rachel is talking about Sensory Processing Disorder, what sensory processing actually means, the eight sensory systems, why a child may seek some types of input while avoiding others, and why sensory needs can change from one day to the next. 🧠

Understanding sensory processing is not about labeling every behavior as “sensory.” It’s about noticing patterns, getting curious about what your child’s nervous system may be communicating, and learning what kinds of support can help them feel more regulated and successful throughout the day.

Comment SPD and we’ll send a link to the full video link directly to your DMs! ▶️

October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month! 🎉

There’s no better time to talk to your child about advocating for your sensory needs! When you understand what helps your child feel regulated, comfortable, and ready to participate, you can help the other people in their life understand those needs, too.

Sensory needs don’t disappear when your child walks into school, a birthday party, a restaurant, or someone else’s home. Advocating might look like asking for a movement break, bringing headphones, explaining why your child needs more time to transition, or simply helping others see the why behind what your child is communicating. 💙

Here’s to a month of learning, advocating, and spreading awareness! ✨

Does your child come home from school with enough energy for another round of recess? 🛝

Rachel’s been there! In this week’s full YouTube video, she’s sharing 5 backyard activities she does with her own kids to give them movement and heavy work through outdoor play. Think trampoline games, mud kitchen creations, and yard jobs they might actually want to do. 🪣

This video is loaded with good ideas and sweet moments. You won’t want to miss it!

Click the link below to watch the full video on YouTube now! 🤸
https://youtu.be/c0RFIGEa89o?si=49d-vZvViVXV540A

Wondering what’s actually happening when a child wears a weighted vest? Rachel breaks down the kind of sensory input it provides and how that added pressure may support things like regulation, body awareness, focus, and transitions. ⭐️

For kids who respond well to weighted input, that extra proprioceptive feedback can be a helpful way to feel more grounded and organized throughout the day. ⏰

Our new weighted vest is finally here… and we’re giving one away to a lucky winner! Today is the LAST day to enter! 🎁

Would you like to enter to win? Signing up is easy!

Here’s how to enter ⤵️
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Share this reel to your story
3️⃣ Comment below and tag a friend who may like this vest
4️⃣ & follow Harkla if you don’t already

We’ll pick 1 winner at random and announce it here on 9/5! 🎉

Here’s all the technical details ⤵️
This giveaway runs 8/28/26 through 9/4/26 at 11:59pm MT and is open to legal residents of the U.S., age of majority in their jurisdiction or older. No purchase necessary. Winner will be chosen at random from eligible entries and will be announced on Instagram and Facebook. If we can’t reach the winner within 5 days, an alternate winner will be selected. This giveaway is void where prohibited.

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. Any information you provide is given to Harkla, not to Instagram or Meta. This giveaway is sponsored solely by Harkla.

Our new weighted vest has a pretty cool story behind it! 📖

Before Rachel ever joined the Harkla team, she had already designed a weighted vest of her own. When she came onboard at Harkla, that original design came with her, and the team got to work alongside Rachel to develop it into the vest we have today. 🙌

Getting to see an idea Rachel had years ago become an official, physical product is such an awesome, full-circle moment for us!

Want to check the vest out for yourself? Tap the link below to check it out. ⤵️

https://harkla.co/products/weighted-vest