Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home

Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home

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Finding great gifts that your kids will actually use — without adding clutter — can feel impossible. In today’s Holiday Series video, I’m sharing our favorite disposable, creative, and use-it-up gift ideas, especially helpful for neurodivergent kids who crave novelty, hands-on activities, and sensory engagement.From sticker books and puzzles to eco-friendly craft kits, air-dry clay, activity books, snack gifts, and practical stocking stuffers… these are the gifts that truly get used, support regulation and creativity, and don’t sit around forever.If you want the fun without the clutter, this one’s for you. 💛🎁For a more complete list for gift ideas, check out my website → https://growingtogetherathome.com/gift-ideas-for-neurodivergent-kids/⚠️ Affiliate DisclosureSome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting our family’s channel. 💛🎁 HOLIDAY 2025 GIFT LINKS🎧 Screen-Light GiftsYoto Mini Player → https://amzn.to/4hSxDQWYoto Player (Classic) → https://amzn.to/4hOQ8FXYoto Cards: Magic Tree House → https://amzn.to/3JMFYchBrain Bots → https://amzn.to/4onhZ2mJulia Donaldson Stories → https://amzn.to/4nNe3qpFrozen Soundtrack → https://amzn.to/4pjb0rxMickey & Minnie Adventures → https://amzn.to/499zmyWChronicles of Narnia → https://amzn.to/3LQlAYcClassics Collection → https://amzn.to/43jAdJKBooks: DK Visual / Fact Books → https://amzn.to/3JCOdaQFrog and Toad → https://amzn.to/4pi5GoLBookshop.org → https://tidd.ly/3Igs2qcThriftBooks → https://www.thriftbooks.comAmazon Books → https://amzn.to/4nQ35k9Kindle Kids Edition → https://amzn.to/4nFnbNT🧩 Sensory & Regulation GiftsWeighted Blanket → https://amzn.to/4otsS2zFuzzy Throw Blanket → https://amzn.to/43PyIDaNoise-Canceling Earmuffs → https://amzn.to/3LrubkaStringy Balls → https://amzn.to/3LzhTWNSquish Ball Variety Pack → https://amzn.to/4ovhuDFPlay-Doh Starter Kit → https://amzn.to/43N2w3mKinetic Sand → https://amzn.to/4oWVEbNSensory Balance Disc → https://amzn.to/3JKuR3pSand & Water Table → https://amzn.to/4orGfAhWater Beads (outdoor use!) → https://amzn.to/3LPey61🚴‍♀️ Movement GiftsTrampoline with Safety Net → https://amzn.to/47R7KMPScooter → https://amzn.to/4oNF4M5Pikler Triangle Set → https://amzn.to/4oZffZ1🎨 Creative & Open-Ended GiftsMagnaTiles → https://amzn.to/47uCcxjRavensburger Puzzles → https://amzn.to/4nI1TiISnap Circuits → https://amzn.to/3LrxBDw🗂 Disposable / Short-Term GiftsSticker Books (Brain Games) → https://amzn.to/3LQqO6gPuzzle Books (Gritty Lamb Logic) → https://amzn.to/4qPzYjDArt & Craft Kits – Green Kid Crafts → https://tidd.ly/4mZS0wrAir-Dry Clay → https://amzn.to/4r89Ssl✨ FREE RESOURCEMake mornings calmer with my Morning Routine Checklist for Neurodivergent Kids: https://growingtogetherathome.com/morning-routine💛 More About Our Family + Resourceshttps://growingtogetherathome.com🛍 Favorite Tools & Affiliate Linkshttps://growingtogetherathome.com/affiliates📬 Join the NewsletterTips, freebies, and updates: https://growingtogetherathome.com/newsletter#holidaygiftguide #neurodivergentkids #clutterfreegifts #adhdparenting #autismparenting #neurodiversityathome #growingtogetherathome #growingtogether
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