If you're the parent of a highly sensitive child, ineffective behaviors like refusal, shut down, and meltdowns can feel like your daily battleground.
You worry you'll be seen as "those parents" whose child is always having a fit.
You feel guilty that your other kids get less attention because your sensitive child takes all the energy.
And secretly, you may even resent your child at times for hijacking your family's peace and joy.
I want you to know, it's not your fault. And you're not alone in this struggle.
Traditional parenting approaches and discipline simply don't work for highly sensitive children. Their brains are wired differently.
But the good news is, you can eliminate those daily battles and bring more calm to your home.
Here are 3 simple shifts you can make starting today:
Create a Meltdown Prevention Plan
Look for patterns and triggers in your child's environment that lead to meltdowns. Eliminating some of these triggers can stop many meltdowns before they even start.
Help Your Child Play About Emotions
Highly sensitive children feel big emotions but struggle to verbalize them. Teaching "emotion words" and using calm dialoguing can help your child express feelings without explosive behaviors.
Be a Playful Communication Ninja
Lecturing and endless questions only make things worse. But playing out tough scenarios and acting out calming strategies works with your child's learning style rather than against it.
If you're ready to dive deeper into tools to eliminate the daily meltdowns, without sacrificing your family's joy, I can help.
Simply click hereand let's set up a time to talk about a personalized plan for your sensitive child.