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72. Myth Busting: Suicide, Mental Health, and Developmentally Appropriate Behavior for Highly Sensitive Children
I hear from parents all the time that they think their children will grow out symptoms of depression and anxiety. Instead these symptoms lead to statements like, "I'm the worst kid ever", or worse, threats to harm...
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71. How To Know If Therapy is Actually Helping Your HSC
Having your HSC see a therapist seems like the right thing to do when they are constantly experiencing big emotions. But what if it's actually perpetuating the daily meltdown cycle? How do you know if it's really...
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69. Why Does My Kid Hate Me?
On today's episode, I discuss one of the toughest things for a parent to hear- when your HSC says, "I hate you." It hits parents right in the heart and to help yourself feel better, you'll make excuses for it. I'm...
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68. This Couple Reduced Suicidal Thoughts in their HSC by 90% in 8 Weeks
On today's episode, join me and I speak with Rachel and Ash. They share how they went from 5-6 meltdowns a day with 2 HSC's and reducing suicidal thoughts by more than 90% in 8 weeks!
If your child is demonstrating...
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67. What To Do When Your Kid Gets Kicked Out of School?
It's one of parent's biggest fears- your child has been kicked out of school. Or maybe you received another call from the principle today and you know it's going to happen soon. On today's episode, we discuss what's...
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66. When Autism Spectrum Disorder Doesn't Seem to Fit
When Autism Doesn’t Seem to Fit… HSC and/or ASD…Which one is it?
On today's episode, I breakdown how the highly sensitive trait and autism can look the same AND the one component that can help parents determine which...
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65. Hygiene Hysteria: How to Get Your HSC to Brush Their Teeth Without A Fight
On today's episode, I discuss why it's such a struggle to get your HSC to brush their teeth, get dressed, take a bath or any of the other hygiene tasks. You can do two things:
- Buy new toothbrushes, soaps, or try...
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64: How Should You Expect Your HSC to Handle Uncomfortable Situations?
In today's episode, Megghan discusses supporting your highly sensitive chid or teen in uncomfortable situations. From a doctor's appointment to visiting a family member in a nursing home, these scenarios may not only...
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63: Why Does Your HSC HATE the Surprise Gift You Got Them?
In today's episode, we talk about what’s worse: surprising your kid with a gift that they hate, but they pretend to love? Or surprising them with a gift you know they LOVE, but suddenly, they hate it? Let me tell you...
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62. What to do if your child holds it in all day to only explode later at home
It's a common misconception that it's a good thing if your child is only exploding or meltdown at home. I'm sharing the real reason behind it.
On today's episode, I'm discussing what's really going on when your child...
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61: Strong Willed and Disrespect: When to Draw the Line
When you’re the parent of a Highly Sensitive child, it’s hard to know where to draw the line on some things: Is your kid disrespectful? Or does their attitude come from their “strong willed” personality? I can...
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60: Jennifer's Story: How one mom beat the cycle of shame, hopelessness and worry
In today's episode, listen to the steps this Highly Sensitive mom took to support her 9 and 12 year Highly Sensitive Children in breaking the generational cycle of low self-esteem, shame and of course, meltdowns. Hear...
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