06/26/2026
What's in my bag? Therapist & mom edition π
Summer outings with a toddler are a whole production β and honestly, being prepared is the thing that keeps me regulated just as much as it keeps my daughter
regulated. π
Here's what's always with us:
π§΄ Diaper changing pouch β diapers, wipes, rash cream. Always.
π₯ Snacks β low sugar, high nutrition, a little tupperware, and everyone's mood improves
π Swimwear β because plans change and a prepared mind is a flexible mind
πΆοΈ Sunglasses β for both of us, obviously
ποΈ Fidgets & activities β colouring books and small toys do more for anxiety than we give them credit for
π§ Reusable water bottle β packed with ice because cold water is genuinely a nervous system reset
The therapist in me knows that regulation starts with the basics. The mom in me knows that a snack and a change of scenery can turn a whole day around. πΏ
What's your summer bag essential? Drop it below π