Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

Just as kids need to learn how to tie their shoes, cook spaghetti, and parallel park the family car, parents have to learn to let go. Yet, sometimes, our kids seem so vulnerable that letting go is ...

"I always have more energy than everyone." —Noah, age 9 Speaking on my teleconference last night, I had multiple moms and dads ask: Is my child highly sensitive? Are they normal? It feels like they ...

Ever notice your child reacting more strongly to the world than their siblings or friends? Maybe they get upset by loud sounds, or a small change in routine throws off their whole day. Parenting a ...

"... it is primarily parenting that decides whether the expression of sensitivity will be an advantage or a source of anxiety." —Elaine Aron, PhD Does your child ...

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As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself and a psychotherapist, Aron is in a strong position to provide guidance to parents who are raising highly sensitive children (HSCs), and provides here a ...

My 8-year-old daughter hates sand in her shoes, but loves to play in the sand. She doesn’t like very loud environments, but enjoys thrill rides at amusement parks. She gets uncomfortable when the ...

*In her upcoming book “The Highly Sensitive Rabbit,” set for release on October 7, 2025, psychiatrist Judith Orloff, MD, asserts that sensitive children hold the potential to transform our chaotic ...