Our society has such a powerful stigma against crying. It makes many people simply uncomfortable. Many parents will tell their children “don’t cry” with the best intentions. Understandably, we want to protect our children from suffering. But we’re actually not protecting them at all. Nobody’s…
Solitude is so important for you as a HSP parent. You may logically understand that alone time is crucial, however something is holding you back. Guilt is your enemy. It’s reminding you of all the chores you have to do. All the busywork of being…
In our fast-paced and chaotic world, chances are that you often feel stressed out. One of the most effective ways to feel better is to practice mindfulness. This means to pay attention in the present moment. To acknowledge and accept your feelings, thoughts, and body…
As first researched by Dr Elaine Aron, some of the characteristics of highly sensitive children are: Complaining about scratchy clothing or labels against the skin Noticing the slightest unusual odor Difficulty with big changes Asking lots of questions Preferring quiet play Being sensitive to pain…
Insomnia is a parent’s worst nightmare. You’re so busy during the day-taking care of your child, working, stressing. You just want to be able to sleep peacefully at night. But sleep is an elusive master for so many people. Especially highly sensitive parents. We process…