Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like A Ninja

We all hear it, constantly! “Come play with me, come play with me, come play with me!” Listen, no one understands more than I do that as a busy parent the one of the hardest things to do is step out of your routine and play. Especially with a Highly Sensitive Child and it’s not always “fun.” Like when it ends in your highly sensitive child melting down because they didn’t win. Nope. Forget it! Wit...

Tired of the tug-of-war? Constant disagreements with your co-parent over your sensitive child?  Fed up with meltdowns controlling your life because you can't agree?  Frustrated with each day that passes as traditional tactics, gentle methods, therapy, you name it - nothing seems to work. I get it.  Frustration and doubt plague you both. Divided parenting is draining. The truth is, y...

Lying awake at night, worrying about your sensitive child?  Wondering if you're doing enough to keep them safe and secure?  Questioning every parenting decision you make?  Yep. You're certainly not alone in feeling this way. We speak to a lot of parents who shamefully admit to wondering,  Is there something wrong with my parenting?   With my child?  The thoughts just...

Do you ever feel like your kid has flaws? If so … I hear you. No parent wants to think there’s anything ‘wrong’ with their kid, right? Or that they somehow need “fixing.” But unfortunately, society conditions us to think this way. Then, when you add in comments (sometimes well-meaning, sometimes not) from friends and family members, it’s easy to see your kids’ big emotions as some kind of problem....

STOP trying to solve your kid’s problems. That might be a weird way to start a podcast  … But way too many parents go into “fix it mode” the moment their kid enters a meltdown. If you do this, it’s keeping them stuck in a destructive cycle. I know you’re only trying to help. Trouble is, “fix it mode” usually means bypassing your kid’s feelings, and looking for a solution. To you and I, a...

You can transform your child’s behavior in WEEKS. That might sound unbelievable … … but it’s true. There’s no reason why you can’t calm the daily chaos, quickly de-escalate drama, and have a confident, happy, outgoing kiddo by the end of this month. But to do that, you need to understand 3 little words: Pick. Your. Battles. Listen on to learn more. If your   child   is demonstrating the...

Humans LOVE labels. They can give us a sense of belonging. Or justify our behaviors. We can even take a label that was once negative, redefine and reclaim it, and flip it into a positive. Just like with an HSC. That ‘label’ helps people not see our child as a problem, or a nuisance, or just straight up badly behaved … And instead, gives them a label that shows them as more unique. In a way, diagno...

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.” - Albert Einstein Intuition is a powerful thing. We use intuition multiple times, every single day. When meeting someone for the first time … When deciding how appetizing a plate of food looks … Intuitively knowing the coffee we’re about to drink is likely going to be   very   hot … … and then drinking it...

Are you dreading the first day back at school? If so … join the club! Transitioning from the summer break back into the fall semester is one of the most stressful times of year for HSC parents. Not only do you have the tension and anxiety of another routine change … (Maybe just as your kiddo got used to the summer vacation routine) … But they might have new teachers, new classmates, new subjects a...

  Harsh words incoming … YOU CAN’T DO THIS ALONE. I know that might sound mean. But it’s true. The number of parents I’ve spoken to who are amazing with their HSC, but still struggle day in, day out is downright crazy. They’re using all the right tactics. They know about helping their child manage emotions. And they actually have a really solid game plan for ending meltdowns. Yet they’re stil...

I need to be brutally honest with you for a second … Rigid, strict parenting is NEVER going to help your kid feel calm and in control. I know, I know … ‘Traditional’ parenting advice tells us kids respond to discipline and order. And hey, I’m not about to get super woo woo and new age-y. But I can tell you from my 10+ years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, along with ev...

It SUCKS to see your child struggle. And because it’s painful when your kiddo’s stressed and upset, most parents make a huge mistake - They swoop in the moment there’s any kind of distress … … and they try to fix the problem. That’s a big NO-NO. “But Megghan, surely my kid needs me when they’re upset?  You’re not saying I just leave them to ‘cry it out’ are you?” No. I’m not saying that at al...

Ever feel like your kid just does not listen whenever you give them instructions? If so … You need to chill out. I mean it. Because something I see sooooo often here at MTC, is parents who take their parenting way too seriously And most kids do NOT respond to serious parenting. What do they respond to? Play. That’s right - Play is one of the BEST ways to help your HSC learn, grow and develop. List...

Thinking of taking your HSC to therapy? If so … Don’t do ANYTHING until you listen to this podcast. Now, I want to preface this by saying, I never make sensationalist comments for the sake of it. That’s not my style.  I want to give you help and advice, not be ‘controversial’ in order to generate engagement. That’s why you know I’m being deadly serious when I say that therapy could be ruining...

You can’t bubble wrap your child forever. That might sound harsh … But sometimes, tough love is what we need. I speak with so many parents who are trying to shield their kid from the outside world.   They’re doing absolutely everything to protect them from harm.   And they’re so afraid to let them do anything that might be a little bit dangerous, or risky, or cause them any kind of distr...

Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with both heartwarming moments and immense challenges.  We understand that firsthand here at MTC because we've been there ourselves.  We know that when your child is facing mental health issues, it can shake you to your core and leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed. If you're reading this, it means you're  likely in a situation similar to...

Last summer was a nightmare for Lori and her husband, Jeff. See, while most families were enjoying the longer days, the awesome weather and more time outdoors … They were going through hell with their HSC. Like a lot of highly-sensitive children, their son struggled the minute his daily routine changed. Which meant he was having constant meltdowns. In their words, the summer was “a nightmare of bo...

Every parent wants to build unwav ering trust with their child. You want them to come to you when they’re struggling … Not be afraid of telling you how they’re feeling … And to have the kind of bond that’s totally unbreakable. Problem is, most parents don’t have this. And building that kind of trust is even harder as a parent of an HSC. Sometimes it feels, no matter what you try, there’s this wall...

While most kids couldn’t be more excited for summer … … for HSCs, it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and confusion. That’s why I’m discussing today's topic. After working with 600+ families over the past decade, I know just how difficult summer can be. Whether you’ve got kids off to camp … You’re planning days out … Or it’s just a break in routine … Listen on to learn more. If your   c...

Putting an end to your HSC’s meltdowns doesn’t have to be difficult. It doesn’t require yelling or shouting. You don’t need to give in to their demands. And you definitely don’t need sticker charts or reward systems. In fact, you really just need one thing . Listen on to learn more. If your   child   is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:   https://www.me...

Today’s topic is a must-listen for any parent thinking of taking their child to therapy. See, while hiring a therapist to help with your kid’s needs might seem like a responsible move … Therapy is one of the best ways to make meltdowns worse. That probably sounds controversial. But there are 4 specific reasons I never recommend traditional therapy for HSCs. Listen on to learn more. If your child i...

No time of the year is “easy” for parents of HSCs. Whether your kid gets super stressed after Christmas … Hates the change in seasons … Or experiences extreme anxiety at the start of a new semester … One time that clients at MTC frequently tell us is a minefield, is the end of the school year. While most kids are excited for the long, school-free days ahead, for HSCs, the change in routine can be...

NEWSFLASH: You don’t have to ‘cope’ with your child being different. Because being different isn’t a problem. In fact … It’s a GOOD THING. I know that might sound weird. After all, as parents of HSCs, you can often be judged because your kiddo doesn’t conform to social norms. But when we work with parents here at MTC, we make sure our clients don’t just learn to ‘get by’ with an HSC … … but active...

Ever feel like you and your kid are speaking different languages? And I don’t just mean they’re speaking French, which you studied in high school so you can kinda pick up the odd word … More like you’re speaking Spanish and they’re speaking Swahili. If so, that’s a common situation for a lot of HSC parents. Most I speak with, in fact. And this clash can make it super difficult to understand their...

Giving your child praise can be tricky. That might sound like a weird thing to say. Because kids like praise, right? But how do you know when you’re praising them TOO much? The truth is, there’s no such thing as ‘too much’ praise … Provided you’re giving them praise in the right way. Consistent and meaningful praise boosts your child's self-esteem and promotes positive behavior. Which calms the ou...