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.
Is Your Child Highly Sensitive?
Highly sensitive children are empathetic to others, think deeply, and see details others miss. Here’s how to tell if your child is highly sensitive.
Highly Sensitive Extroverted Kids Need Alone Time Too
Extroverted kids love to stay busy, but if they’re having meltdowns, they may be overdoing it. Especially if they’re also a highly sensitive person.
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 and emotions, they’re often ostracized and humiliated.