<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Playful & Connected LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playful & Connected in Southbury, CT offers Play Therapy & parenting support to help families build connections through playful engagement. ]]></description><link>https://www.playfulandconnected.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:52:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.playfulandconnected.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Child Chew on Their Shirt? Understanding Oral Sensory Seeking in Young Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dana Hillman-Sabato, LPC, RPT-S, PMH-C, IECMH-E Many parents are surprised to find themselves repeatedly saying, “Stop chewing on your shirt!” If you’re finding chewed shirt collars, pencil erasers, hoodie strings, or even strands of hair, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this is something I hear about frequently from parents. It’s also something I experienced in my own home. One of my children chewed on shirts, pencils, toys, and hair for much longer than I expected. At times, it felt...]]></description><link>https://www.playfulandconnected.com/post/why-does-my-child-chew-on-their-shirt-understanding-oral-sensory-seeking-in-young-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a371562bfacb36e35432b45</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:54:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c9ab62_c08cc6eaf2d84daeb6baafd0017ab7b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dana Elaine</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>