#85 - Sensory Struggles at Home but Not at School? Here’s Why Your Child’s Behavior Looks So Different
Sun Jun 01 2025
Why does your child behave perfectly at school — but fall apart the moment they get home? Or maybe it’s the opposite: they’re totally fine with you, but struggling every day at school. In this episode, we’re breaking down why your child’s sensory needs can look completely different depending on where they are — and what that really says about their nervous system.Highlights from this episode:
🎙️ Why “good” behavior at school might be a sign they’re holding it in
🎙️ What makes home the place where kids often release sensory overload
🎙️ How school demands, structure, and expectations affect regulation
🎙️ What you can do to support your child across both environments
Links mentioned in this episode:
Sensory Survival Guide for Parents
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Why does your child behave perfectly at school — but fall apart the moment they get home? Or maybe it’s the opposite: they’re totally fine with you, but struggling every day at school. In this episode, we’re breaking down why your child’s sensory needs can look completely different depending on where they are — and what that really says about their nervous system.Highlights from this episode: 🎙️ Why “good” behavior at school might be a sign they’re holding it in 🎙️ What makes home the place where kids often release sensory overload 🎙️ How school demands, structure, and expectations affect regulation 🎙️ What you can do to support your child across both environments Links mentioned in this episode: Sensory Survival Guide for Parents The opinions and content of this blog/podcast are unique to the writers/speakers unless otherwise stated. All contents of this episode are based on our personal opinions and experiences. Disclaimers: The information provided by SAMANTHA N. GOLDMAN, LLC (“we,” “us” or “our”) on http://drsamgoldman.com , and http://samantha-goldman.mykajabi.com (the “Site”) is for general informational purposes only. The Site cannot and does not contain medical advice. Any medical information is provided as my/our personal experiences is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of medical advice.THE USE OR RELIANCE OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Although this blog/podcast contains external links WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED THROUGH THE SITE OR ANY WEBSITE OR FEATURE LINKED IN ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALTHOUGH THIS SITE CONTAINS EXTERNAL LINKS WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED THROUGH THE SITE OR ANY WEBSITE OR FEATURE LINKED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING.