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…
- Parenting /
- February 18, 2019
Like all parents, I want to give my children a head start. But as a…
It’s a misconception that all highly sensitive people are introverts. In fact, 30 percent of…
Highly sensitive people often enjoy a special connection with animals — and for a highly…
Highly sensitive children are empathetic to others, think deeply, and see details others miss. Here's…
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Many highly sensitive teens struggle to understand why they feel overwhelmed — and different. But…
- Parenting / November 5, 2018
Sensitive Boys Can Be a Favorite Target of Bullies. Here’s How to Prevent It.
When highly sensitive boys don't conform to the "boy code" and instead show their gentleness…
Yes, your crying, clingy highly sensitive child is normal. Here's why separation anxiety is common…
- Parenting•Relationships / October 12, 2018
What Happens When a Highly Sensitive Person Grows Up with Emotional Neglect?
Childhood emotional neglect can leave any child with difficulties that last into adulthood. But for…
Change is hard for highly sensitive people — and becoming a mother is likely the…
She is wild. She is beautiful. She is my daughter. And I’ve only just recently…