7 Ways to Give Your Highly Sensitive Child the Confidence They Need
As a kid, I would never have been able to get on stage or own a room, but both of my highly sensitive children do exactly that. Here’s the secret.
Dear Mom of a Highly Sensitive Child, I See You
I want you to know that I see you and that you are not alone. When your highly sensitive child is melting down after school, I know how you feel.
Dear Friends, I Love You, But I Just Can’t Go Out Tonight. Sincerely, an HSP
As a highly sensitive person, I get overstimulated easily, due to deep processing. It means I sometimes can’t handle the noise or crowds at bars or parties.
8 Reasons Why Gentle Discipline Works Best With the Highly Sensitive Child
For the highly sensitive child, a raised voice and a stern tone hit home even harder. Here are eight reasons why gentle discipline is the most effective.
5 Things Every Highly Sensitive Teen Needs to Thrive
High sensitivity is a gift — if you can help your teen harness it.
8 Ways to Survive a Breakup as a Highly Sensitive Person
For a highly sensitive person, breakups aren’t just a matter of heartbreak the emotional impat can be completely debilitating. Here’s how to get through it.
8 Things My Highly Sensitive Son Taught Me About Myself
Not only did I finally understand my son, but I also got to know myself better — and I started accepting myself for who I am as a highly sensitive person.
5 Things I Teach My Kids as a Highly Sensitive Parent
Like all parents, I want to give my children a head start. But as a highly sensitive parent, I want that head start to include self-acceptance.
How I Stopped Letting Annoyance Hurt My Marriage
Highly sensitive people process stimulation deeply, so “little” things that don’t bother others can become overwhelmingly stressful or frustrating for us.
10 Things You Should Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP
High sensitivity can be a real asset in any relationship. If you’re in a relationship with a highly sensitive person, here are 10 things you should know.
The Challenges of Being an HSP in a Relationship With a Non-HSP
Here are some of the challenges I’ve experienced as an HSP in a romantic relationship with a non-HSP, plus some tips about how to deal with these issues.
12 Signs Your Child Is a Highly Sensitive Extrovert
It’s a misconception that all highly sensitive people are introverts. In fact, 30 percent of HSPs are actually extroverts. Is your child one of them? Here’s how to tell.