Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2637: The Sensitive Child: Helping Him Reach His Potential by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Advice for Parents
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Jun 26, 2025 Explore the nuances of raising sensitive children who feel the world more intensely. Discover essential strategies for parents to validate and support their children's emotional needs. Learn how teaching kids to express their feelings fosters resilience and self-awareness. Gain insights into creating a nurturing environment that not only addresses sensory challenges but also lays the groundwork for emotional intelligence. Empathy replaces frustration as parents guide their sensitive children to reach their full potential.
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Understanding Sensitive Children
- Sensitive children experience the world more intensely with heightened senses and emotions.
- This trait can lead to challenges but also offers strengths like empathy and discernment.
Teach Emotional Vocabulary
- Help sensitive kids by teaching words that describe their emotions and sensations.
- Encourage them to recognize and communicate when they're overwhelmed or need a break.
Manage Sensory Triggers
- Identify sensory triggers like noise, emotions, sight, taste, and touch.
- Use strategies like covering ears, taking breaks, making food choices, and problem solving alternatives.