You walk on eggshells, don't you?

Holding your breath until your sensitive child gets home from school...

Bracing for the emotional tsunami that'll come crashing through the door at 3pm.

You ask an innocent question like, "What snack would you like?"

And just like that, the dam breaks.

A torrent of screams, tears, and flailing limbs leaves you battered and drained.

Lying there on the kitchen floor, you wonder, "Where did I go wrong as a parent?"

You google deep into the night, searching for answers in books and blogs.

You read that empathy is key - that meltdowns are overload from bottling it all up at school.

Parenting guides tell you to feel #blessed your child expresses feelings so openly at home.

They shame you for being disturbed, pressure you to embrace the chaos as just a phase.

You start questioning if YOU'RE the problem for wanting more peace and joy as a family.

Backed into a corner, you...

Today we discuss the lessons our kids learn about body image. 

Screen time requires consistent conversations with our sensitive kids. 

I share my experience on today’s show. 

Watch here

Talk soon,
Megghan

You know that feeling when you're trying to get a good night's sleep, but there's a tiny feather in your bed which keeps poking you?

It's irritating, isn't it?

You most likely toss and turn, adjust and re-adjust, until you finally find a comfortable position.

You might be wondering, what does a pesky feather have to do with parenting a highly sensitive or neurodivergent child?

Well, think of the world as that bed, and your child as the person trying to sleep in it.

Just as the feather is barely noticeable to a regular sleeper, everyday stimuli can be overwhelming for highly sensitive children.

They are tuned into the world at a different frequency.

Noises might seem louder, lights brighter, smells stronger, and emotions more intense.

It's like they're living in high-definition while the rest of us are in standard definition.

But here's the thing.

This isn't a bad thing.

In fact, it's a gift.

Think...

Hey there,

I was recently interviewed by Miriam Fernández, Co-founderb& Co-director

Nirakara Mindfulness Institute, located in Spain. 

I had a lot of fun exploring The Science of Highly Sensitive Children ("La ciencia de los niños altamente sensibles").

We shed light on the history behind the study of sensitivity and provide valuable insights on how to support and nurture these extraordinary children.

Please note that while the interview is spoken in English, the video has been transcribed in Spanish, ensuring that language will not be a barrier to accessing this valuable information.

I encourage you to watch!

"La ciencia de los niños altamente sensibles"

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Let's be honest for a moment, shall we?

As a parent, you dream of your child’s success, their happiness, and a future filled with endless possibilities.

Yet, if your kid is struggling with test anxiety, I bet you wonder how long it will take to get your kid to stop putting so much pressure on themselves.

The knot in your stomach as you watch your child crumble under the weight of their worries, 

their confidence shattered, 

their potential obscured by the dark clouds of doubt doesn’t help, does it?

It's a heart-wrenching scene that plays out time and time again, test after test, meltdown after meltdown. 

And with each episode, I know you can't help but wonder, "Am I failing as a parent? Is there something more I could be doing?"

The truth is, you're not alone, and I know you didn’t force this pressure on your kid. 

If your child is sensitive, rest assured that countless families just like yours are grappling with this very same challenge…...

Have you ever stopped to consider why time-outs might be ineffective?

I get that your kid’s pediatrician, therapist or school counselor probably recommended this tactic, or maybe you remember it “working” for you as a kid… 

But let’s face it– time-outs just don’t work for your sensitive kid. 

Why?

Because it is an outdated practice that is simply not based in brain science AT ALL.

With all the noise out there on parenting, I totally get that you may have felt like you can rely on a basic old school tactic that wasn’t as harmful as spanking.. 

And, time-outs expect a level of self-control that isn’t effective. 

You can absolutely improve your child’s capacity for self-control, don’t get me wrong.

However, the use of time-outs assume that your child already has the self-control skill that they clearly don’t… otherwise, why would...

Picture yourself in a busy classroom surrounded by 24 other children. 

The teacher just finished an engaging Science lesson, but you found yourself missing out on half of it due to the constant distraction of your neighbor's hushed whispers.

This scenario represents just a glimpse into the daily experiences of highly sensitive children in the school environment.

Sensitive kids can have many challenges in the school setting, making you wonder if homeschooling is worth considering.

Especially if your child is…

A child who suppresses their emotions during school hours only to release them in the safe haven of home.

A child who feels disoriented within the classroom setting, struggling to find their place.

A child who exhibits disruptive or detached behavior as a response to overwhelming stimuli.

It's only natural for you to hope your child's educators will recognize that these behaviors stem from their heightened...

If your kid is regularly pouting or freaking out during sports, and you find yourself wondering if it’s worth it, read on.

Do you feel like you're walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger the next emotional outburst, embarrassed that this is now happening in public?

You're not alone. Many parents of highly sensitive children struggle with the same challenges.

You might wonder if just changing the objective, expecting your child to do better at an individual sport like gymnastics or track will decrease the comparison.

But here's the truth: switching from soccer to an individual sport won't solve the problem, because your child needs collaboration skills.

The real issue lies in your child's inability to manage their emotions in overwhelming situations.

Whether it's a team sport or an individual activity, your child needs to learn how to regulate their emotions safely and effectively.

Once a child can do that, their flexibility and leadership in team sports...

You love your sensitive child with all your heart. 

But the daily tidal wave of tears, tantrums, and meltdowns leaves you feeling drained and defeated. 

No matter how patiently you respond, your child shuts down at the smallest frustration. 

You want to help them thrive, but don't know where to start.

This is not for lack of trying that you’re locked in a daily battle of wills with a child who seems wired to overreact. 

The judgmental glares, the well-meaning but useless advice from others, the isolation you feel - it cuts deep. 

You question your parenting at every turn. 

But here's the truth: you are not alone, and you are not a bad parent.

In fact, the very act of seeking help makes you an exceptional parent. 

It takes courage to admit you need support on this journey. Your child's sensitivity is not a flaw to be fixed, but a difference to be understood and nurtured...

You're a problem solver and a high achiever, always striving to give your child the best.

But despite your efforts, your sensitive child struggles with daily refusals, shut downs, and meltdowns.

It's a cycle that leaves you feeling helpless and frustrated, wondering if you'll ever find a solution.

You've considered therapy, thinking it might be the answer you've been searching for.

And while seeking help is a brave step, not all solutions are equipped to handle the unique needs of your sensitive child.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), for instance, falls short in several key areas.

It's a thinking/feeling/doing approach that fails to address your child’s reactions to emotional overwhelm.

Because it's a reactive approach, taking the child's lead, this can perpetuate the meltdown cycle and grow your child’s shame reactions, leading to appointment refusal.

You and I both know your child doesn’t know how to end the cycle of daily meltdowns– and yet your...