As a parent of a highly sensitive child (HSC), you know how overwhelming and intense their meltdowns can be. Not only for you, but for their siblings too.

It's a common struggle I hear from parents in your shoes:

You're trying to console your HSC and help them through the meltdown, but their siblings keep intervening - either trying to "fix it", giving in to demands, or getting upset themselves.

You want to remove your HSC to a calmer environment, but worry about leaving the other kids alone or making your sensitive child feel isolated and ashamed.

You attempt to set boundaries with the siblings, but in the heat of the moment it's hard to be firm and consistent.

You love all your children and want to be fair, but your HSC's big reactions take up so much bandwidth, the other kids' needs often get backseat.

Here's the truth - trying to juggle everyone's feelings and reactions in the midst of a meltdown is an impossible task. It's not your...

As the parent of a highly sensitive child (HSC), you've likely faced the uncomfortable situation of your child having a public meltdown or shutdown… or have the fear that this might happen soon… 

Maybe it was at a family gathering, the grocery store, or school pickup. 

Wherever it happened, all eyes were on you and your child.

In that moment, you had a choice:

Advocate for your child's needs and emotional reality, even if it means an awkward conversation…

Or stay quiet to avoid judgment or unsolicited parenting advice from others.

I get it. 

It's tempting to brush it off and not make a scene. 

You don't have the energy to explain your child's sensitivity to every onlooker… and in some situations that could do more harm than good.

But here's why it's crucial to learn how to speak up for your child, every time:

Your HSC is watching to see if you have their back. 

If you have a highly sensitive child prone to meltdowns, most parents feel exhausted, worried and even hopeless.

You love your child deeply, and to avoid the daily emotional rollercoaster from sucking the joy out of parenting and your family life, you'll need to keep in mind a few things about helping your child feel less out of control.

You may have been told that sensitivity is just "how they're wired" - that your child will always be "difficult" and struggle to cope with life's demands.

I'm here to tell you that this simply isn't true. The latest neuroscience has revealed that resilience isn't a fixed trait - it can absolutely be cultivated with the right parenting approach.

In my recent short video training, I bust open the myth that "resilience is innate" and share the key brain-based strategies you can start using today to gradually increase your sensitive child's stress tolerance and "bounce back" abilities.

You'll discover:

• Why avoidance and...

If your kid could just handle the regular every day stuff your summer would be much more enjoyable, right?

Maybe it's the splashing sounds at the pool that suddenly overwhelm your child's senses.

Or the booming fireworks that terrify them despite your assurances it will be okay.

Heck, it could even be putting on sunscreen before a fun beach day that sets them off.

In the moment, you rack your brain trying to figure out how to "fix" the situation and talk them down. 

You beg, reason, reassure - anything to avoid the public meltdown.

Yet no matter what logical explanations you provide, the emotional storm still rages.

You can't understand why something so seemingly minor has triggered such an extreme response.

That's because you're facing a sensory sensitivity issue - and talking it through won't resolve the root cause.

The truth is, your child's nervous system is overloaded and trapped in fight-or-flight mode by...

You use intuition all the time without realizing it.

Like when deciding if that plate of food looks appetizing.

Or knowing the coffee you're about to drink will be very hot.

But I see so many parents struggle to trust their intuition with their kids… mainly because they let fear override it.

Your gut tells you something is a good or bad decision.

Then the doubts start creeping in from others' opinions… or the need to be liked… or the need to create convenience… or low self esteem.. 

"Are you sure that's wise?" says your skeptical friend.

"My child would never behave that way," remarks your judgmental relative.

Before long, you've talked yourself out of your initial instinct.

But I'm here to tell you - trust that powerful parental intuition.

We’re all human– I teach this stuff, and still I learned this the hard way when I hired a bad electrician.

My gut warned me,...

Last week, I attended a coaching event with my mastermind group and it became clear to me why many parents struggle with raising sensitive kids.

One business owner (also a mom) at the event was questioning if she belonged there because she was too focused on comparing her accomplishments to everyone else's online success. 

But I could see that she was very close to reaching her own goals.

I understand. 

As parents, we are constantly measuring ourselves against an unrealistic or unknown standard, whether it's another mom who seems to have everything figured out or just an unattainable ideal of perfection.

It's even more challenging when you are raising a sensitive child whose intense emotions can make you feel like you are failing. 

You see other kids who can "toughen up" and wonder why your child has meltdowns over seemingly small things.

The truth is, comparing yourself to others' seemingly perfect lives steals your...

Your sensitive child freezes in frustration, don't they?

Schoolwork, chores, friendships - the second things get tough, they quit.

As their parent, witnessing their lack of resilience breaks your heart.

You know deep down that if they could move through discomfort, amazing things would happen.

Yet every time you try coaching them, every time you encourage perseverance...

You get met with tears, tantrums, and complete shutdown from your discouraged child.

Your frustration boils over in those heated moments despite your best intentions.

You revert to criticizing, yelling, or simply giving up yourself out of sheer exasperation.

After all, you feel like you can't be calm and lead with compassion when they won’t listen.

But here's the tragic truth that keeps this meltdown cycle spinning:

Each time you quit on being the steady, reassuring leader...

Your child's brain gets another example that quitting is...

Ever felt overwhelmed trying to control your emotions?

I know the feeling.

I've found a solution that made a huge difference: transformational mindset shifting.

It's not just about reducing surface feelings of anxiety and stress.

It helps manage emotional regulation and build resilience over time.

This leads to unshakable confidence in high-pressure situations.

Check it out here:

https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/be-the-example-summit

Wednesday June 12, 2024 at 7pm, 4:00pm PST, I’m running a FREE Be The Example Summit for parents and professionals.

We’ll cover the answers to these questions, and if you grab a VIP ticket, you’ll get the opportunity to ask your questions LIVE, plus several bonuses.

You will need to grab your FREE ticket here.

https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/be-the-example-summit

Warmly,

Megghan Thompson, LCPC, RPT-S

If it feels like your HSC is down in the dumps more than the average kid,

You’ll want to hear this.

You are not alone.

Our client Savannah knows exactly how that feels, and that feeling was HARD to work through.

Savannah’s story is common for parents who are stuck in the meltdown cycle.

She wanted to be a mom for such a long time,

And the fact that her child seemed melancholy SO often was disheartening.

She describes her HSC as feeling upset and on edge constantly,

Crying often,

And even stated that there was a lack of connection.

She felt like no matter how much she  and Alan tried, 

They could not meet their HSC’s needs.

She also felt like she could not help her child in the midst of a meltdown.

And that was really discouraging.

In Savannah’s words, “I felt helpless. I was failing myself and my daughter.”

On top of this, she was dealing with her own...