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
HSP Kids
HSP kids is a category that includes articles on the HSP experience as a child.
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
Parenting HSP Kids with Intuition and Love
As is often said, parenting is perhaps the most competitive sport. I found this out the hard way with my first baby, who seemed to come into this world with higher needs than my friend’s babies. I joined the usual mom support groups: La Leche League, 'mommy and me' classes, and a new moms group at church. As I looked around, other babies seemed happy and peaceful; mine was irritable, fussy, and not at all pleased to be in the world.... Read More
Books for Sensitive Kids: Top Choices to Nurture Emotional Growth in 2023
Books can offer children a world filled with stories, knowledge, and insight. For sensitive kids, finding the right books to help them champion their trait of high sensitivity can be... Read More
9 Best Sleep Practices for the Highly Sensitive Teen
Highly Sensitive Teenagers often have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Between all of the physical changes, brain growth, academic challenges, and social-emotional pressures of adolescence, these special kids are dealing with a lot on top of being highly sensitive. In this article, we'll look at best sleep practices for the highly sensitive teen.... Read More
3 Gifts and 2 Challenges of Highly Sensitive Parents
Parenthood is a nonstop, relentless, physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding job, so when Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) become parents, they can find that their sensitivity can start to feel like a heavy burden. Over the years, nearly all highly sensitive parents that I’ve worked with has admitted to feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally and physically spent. This might be your story as well.... Read More