No one had a name for high sensitivity when I was a child or adolescent. I was just an odd kid, the one who was always moody, who made a big deal and overthought things, who cried too easily, especially when a person or an animal was suffering. My peers mostly looked away when I was “having a moment.” My parents told me to suck it up (literally!) and wondered when I’d outgrow these behaviors that embarrassed and annoyed them. It was clear--my sensitivity wasn't accepted by my family.... Read More
HSP Kids
HSP kids is a category that includes articles on the HSP experience as a child.
4 Steps and 4 Tips for Raising Sensitive Boys Well
Growing up with unsupportive or non-sensitive parents can be highly challenging for sensitive boys and girls. Rarely does a highly sensitive person escape childhood without incurring a few emotional wounds.... Read More
8 Clues You Were a Highly Sensitive Child
If you were to look back on yourself as a child as though you were a detective, what would you notice? Would you have seen the way you felt misunderstood? Would you have sensed the hole deep inside where you wished you were understood? Many of us did not have the language to describe or the education around the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait to notice our sensitivity.... Read More
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Get as a Highly Sensitive Child
Looking back at your childhood without knowing you were a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), you probably didn't get exactly what you needed from your parents, your teachers, or your friends. Dr. Elaine Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Child, released in 2002, nearly 20 years ago, and is the defacto manual for better understanding the segment of kids.... Read More
Why Do Sensitive People Struggle More with Friendships?
For many highly sensitive people, navigating friendships can be tricky territory. Because we tend to feel things quite intensely, overthink what we say and do, and sometimes over-connect with people in our attempts to show our affection, sensitive people struggle more with friendships. Moreover, you likely find that deep, meaningful connections are a non-negotiable need, and anything less can be unsettling or dissatisfying.... Read More
How to Help Anxious Highly Sensitive Teens
The book, 'Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens,' offers a guiding light for those looking for resources on anxiety. After spending time with this insightful book to help me with my teen, it became clear that it's far more than just another self-help guide. With a compassionate tone, it marries the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to provide effective strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and worry.... Read More