13 tips for Zoom Meetings and the Highly Sensitive Child
Online classroom instruction via platforms like Zoom have become the new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. If your highly sensitive child (HSC) is struggling with online meetings and fighting you about signing on, you are not alone. So how can you help your...
The Highly Sensitive Parent by Dr. Elaine Aron: A Book Review
This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Parenting is a 24/7, ever-changing job that requires a person to wear many different hats and adapt quickly to unpredictable situations. In short, it’s hard work. If you are a highly...Managing Big Emotions with Coping Skills
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more info Highly sensitive children and big emotions go hand-in-hand. If you are a parent or caregiver of a highly sensitive child (HSC) then I’d be willing to bet that you are very...
Children’s Books About Selective Mutism
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more info Looking for children’s books about Selective Mutism (SM) to read with your child or to spread awareness of SM to family, friends and classmates? Reading a story is an excellent way...
30 Positive Affirmations to tell your Highly Sensitive Child
Being a parent to a highly sensitive child (HSC) is not easy. It does not take much to get caught up in your child’s struggles and the negative self-talk spiral. Parents’ actions and words have a huge impact on their kids, so while it is easy to focus on...
Responding to your Sensitive Child’s Negative Self-Talk
Does your sensitive child engage in negative self-talk? As a parent it is heartbreaking to hear your child putting themselves down. Everyone engages in self-critical behavior from time to time, but if negative self-talk is occurring frequently with your child, it is...
Self-regulation Children’s Picture Books
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more info Emotional self-regulation involves being able to control one’s emotions and resist impulsive behavior in accordance with the demands of a situation. Highly sensitive children feel things...
Movie Recommendations for the Highly Sensitive Child
UPDATED! It’s the weekend and you are ready for family movie night. You have all finally agreed on a movie, the popcorn is popped, and everyone is snuggled up on the couch excited for the show. Then it happens. Ten minutes in and your child is covering their...
10 Things a Highly Sensitive Child Needs to be Happy
A highly sensitive child feels things deeply, tends to notice more in their environment, is easily overstimulated and often reflects on things intently before acting. If you are parenting a highly sensitive child, you have probably realized that these qualities...
5 Summer Strategies for the Highly Sensitive Child
Summer is a time of carefree fun and relaxation for many kids, but there are several challenges that can arise for the highly sensitive child. Here are 5 summer strategies for the highly sensitive child that will help you and your HSC have a more enjoyable...
Planning a Family Vacation with a Highly Sensitive Child
Family vacations provide the opportunity to escape the day-to-day norm and enjoy family time together. The goal is to have fun and relax, but if you are vacationing with a highly sensitive child (HSC), the reality may be very different. In this post, I will explain...Congratulations! You’re on your way to helping your Highly Sensitive Child Enjoy Celebrations! I’ll will be emailing you more details soon! Please follow and like...
5 Reasons Why Birthday Parties are Difficult for the Highly Sensitive Child
For many children a birthday party is a highly anticipated event. There are balloons, cupcakes and entertainment every which way you look. What’s not to love? If your child is sensory sensitive and gets overwhelmed easily however, birthday parties can be...
What is Selective Mutism? The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding SM
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or health professional and know others may have different opinions than my own. This beginner’s guide to Selective Mutism (SM) was gathered from my knowledge and experience helping my oldest son overcome Selective Mutism. What is...
How to Choose a Summer Camp for your Sensitive Child
Going to camp in the summer can be an exciting time for a child who easily adapts to new environments and experiences. There are new activities to experience, places to explore and friends to meet. For a sensitive and/or anxious child who has trouble adapting to new...
Anger and the Highly Sensitive Child
Does your highly sensitive child get angry frequently? Do they go straight from calm to explosive with no warning? Are they quick to get upset about things that others seem to brush off easily? Highly sensitive children (HSCs) tend to feel things more deeply and...
35 Questions to Ask your Highly Sensitive Child After School
What response do you typically get when asking your child, “How was your day at school?” If you usually get a one word answer like “Good,” “Okay”, or maybe just a grunt mildly resembling some sort of answer, you’re not alone! You can...
8 Questions to Ask when Choosing a School for your Sensitive Child
Deciding where to send your child to school is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make for them. It’s also one of the most important! Where your child attends school can make all the difference in their academic and social success, as well as determine their...
Sensory Food Aversions & Sensitive Children
Does your child have challenges with textures, taste or smell of particular foods? Do they prefer crunchy over soft? Do they gag or vomit when eating certain foods? If so, they may have a sensory food aversion. In this post, I will be sharing information about...About Me
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