Raised Resilient: Help Your Highly Sensitive Child

“Go Away, Mommy!”: How to Respond Effectively When Your Highly Sensitive Child Pushes You Away When They Need You Most

Has your child ever told you to “go away!” … but then gotten super upset when you actually tried to give them space? Yep, mine has too. It’s so hard to know what you’re supposed to do in those moments!
In this week's episode, I unpack why highly sensitive kids tend to push us away when they need us most – and what we can do to respond effectively in these moments. I also show you how to know the difference between the times when your child needs you to stay despite their pushing you away … and the times where your child actually does need some space.
Here’s the thing: Highly sensitive kids WILL push us away when they need us most – it’s a self-protective unconscious response. But when we know how to respond effectively, we can avoid triggering their worst fears and making the situation harder than it needs to be. 
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Natasha’s Story: How An Overwhelmed Mom Helped Her Highly Sensitive 4-Year-Old Ditch Meltdowns and Aggressive Behaviors & Get Her “Spark” Back

Natasha and her family were really struggling; their 4-year-old highly sensitive daughter was having daily meltdowns, showing aggressive behaviors toward her baby sister, and resorting to destruction (like slamming a door and breaking a spice rack full of glass) in really tough moments. 
In this week's episode, I interview Natasha about her family’s experience in my Chaos to Connection program. She shares how, almost immediately, the dynamic in her family started to shift, and she started to “see a spark” in her child that she hadn’t seen in literal years. 
Natasha’s story will inspire you and help you see that you’re not alone. And if your highly sensitive child is struggling like her daughter was, let’s talk! Click the link below and schedule a free Zoom session with me where we’ll talk about what’s working in your parenting & what’s not – and we’ll figure out together whether my program is a fit for your family.
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Constantly Yelling at Your Child? Why Trying to "Stay Calm” Is Setting You Up to Fail (& What to Focus on Instead!)

As parents – especially in the gentle, respectful, conscious parenting space – we’re constantly told that we have to “stay calm” in order to be effective with our kids. But sometimes staying calm feels unreachable, and it’s easy to feel like you’re failing in those moments.
 
In this week's episode, I unpack why it’s so hard to stay calm in the face of your child’s dysregulation and why focusing on this alone sets us up to fail. I then share what to focus on instead and how to set yourself up for success with realistic expectations.
 
Here’s the thing: There’s a lot working against us as parents when it comes to staying calm, and it can be a LOT. If you shift your focus just a little, you'll be setting yourself up to feel effective and connected as a parent, even in the hard moments! 
 
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Parenting Reflections: "Go Away and Die, Mommy!": How to Respond to Mean Words from Your Highly Sensitive Child (Without Losing Your Cool!)

“I hate you!” “You’re the worst!” “I don’t love you!” These words are SO hard to hear … especially when they’re coming from your child!
 
In this week's episode, I walk you through how I handled it when my daughter recently told me to “go away and die.” I share my knee-jerk reaction and also how I shifted my mindset to show up more effectively for her.
 
Here’s the thing: Our kids will say mean things sometimes as a way to push us away or to help us understand the depth of their anger. Once we understand what’s really going on in these moments, we can respond effectively, and the unkind words will diminish over time.
 
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Raising a Strong-Willed, Anxious, or Perfectionistic Kid? What These 3 Kids Have in Common (& How to Understand Your Child Better!)

What do strong-willed, hesitant / anxious, and perfectionistic kids have in common? It might seem like nothing at face value … but actually, all three of these behavioral patterns have the same roots.
 
In this week's episode, I share how being a strong-willed child, a child who tends to hesitate or be slow to warm up, and a child who tends toward perfectionism are all connected. I give examples of what each of these behavioral patterns looks like and then also help you understand how these patterns are all connected to being highly sensitive.
 
Here’s the thing: Human beings will go to great lengths to avoid discomfort – and this is especially true for our highly sensitive / deeply feeling kids. After listening to today’s episode, you’ll be able to identify how your child is coping (or not!) with the discomfort of big emotions.
 
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Parenting Reflections: How to Respond When Your Highly Sensitive Child's Feelings Don't Make Logical Sense

Have you ever said something to your highly sensitive child, but your child heard something completely different than what you meant? These miscommunications are tough no matter what, but they can lead to huge emotions for highly sensitive kids.
In this week's episode, I bring you behind the scenes of my own parenting life and share a miscommunication I had with my son and things unfolded for us that morning.
Here’s the thing: Our kids’ feelings might not always make logical sense to us, but it’s our job to trust those feelings and trust that they matter, even when we don’t get it.
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Why Your Highly Sensitive Child’s Sensitivity is Actually Their Superpower

If you’re stuck in a cycle of meltdown after meltdown, it’s probably tough to see that your child’s sensitivity can have an upside. But I promise you it does!
In this week's episode, I uncover the many positives of being highly sensitive, and I help you think about how to nurture these wonderful qualities in your child – while also working to help lessen the meltdowns.
Here’s the thing: Being highly sensitive is a wonderful thing – it’s just that most kids don’t know how to hone and nurture their secret superpower. And after listening to today’s episode, you’ll know exactly how to help them do just that.
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Parenting Reflections: How to Handle Birthday Meltdowns with Your Highly Sensitive Child

Have you ever had a wonderful, special day planned for your highly sensitive child – maybe for their birthday or a holiday – but they end up having meltdowns all day long? 
In this parenting reflections episode, I share how I navigated my daughter’s big feelings on her birthday. I also reflect on the grief inherent in parenting and watching our kids grow into new versions of themselves each year. 
Here’s the thing: Birthdays and special days can be tricky for highly sensitive kids; the excitement and fun can quickly spell overwhelm. But with the right mindset and preparation, you can still have a great day with your child!
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The #1 Reason Your Highly Sensitive Child Has Meltdowns

If you’re parenting a highly sensitive child who’s struggling, you know how hard it can be. But have you ever wondered WHY your child might be struggling? 
In this week's episode, I share the one common key idea underneath most struggles highly sensitive children face. So even if your child has a meltdown over something different every day, this common idea is always at the root of it.
Here’s the thing: Once you understand the WHY behind the meltdowns, you’ll be so much better able to help your child in tough moments, and today’s episode will help you do just that.
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Parenting Reflections: How to Regroup When You’ve Had a Rough Parenting Day (Yelling, Losing Your Cool, and Feeling Shame)

Have you ever had one of those parenting days where you just keep messing up and making parenting mistakes? You yell at your child, you lose your cool, and you feel guilt and shame and like you don’t know how to get back on track?
 
In this week's episode, I bring you behind the scenes of my own parenting life and walk you through a day where I yelled, called my son “mean” and “a terrible brother,” and ultimately just felt off my parenting game. I share what happened, why I was actually primed to make these mistakes that day, and how I recovered and got my family back on track.
 
Here’s the thing: We ALL have those days where we get it wrong more than we get it right, and knowing how to recover from those days is EVERYTHING. Because when we know how to recover and repair after yelling and losing our cool, we leave our relationship with our highly sensitive child even stronger than it was before our mistakes.
 
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