Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like A Ninja

As a proud owner of the human body, I think we can all agree on one life stage we’d never teleport back to. Puberty. The raging hormonal highs and lows, Acne and body hair randomly popping up all over the place, Clothes fitting differently, Social pressures… You can probably name several of your own personal least favorite things about your experience with puberty, but I digress. When you have a H...

Join me as I discuss what to do when you and your spouse disagree on why your HSC is melting down... If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsonc...

As summertime approaches, the change in seasons makes everything feel lighter. Until you’re hit with the realization that just because you’ve stopped dealing with school refusal, summer camp refusal is right around the corner. Or you know that screen time for your teen is about to increase tenfold and be way harder to manage. Let’s face it. Being a parent is more than a full-time job and when you...

When you’re struggling with the daily meltdown cycle, it’s easy to feel exhausted every day. You’re wiped out, a fraction of yourself, and you find yourself wondering: is this my future forever? Without a plan, it’s frightening because when you picture giving up as an option, you know that thought wouldn’t actually cross your mind if it wasn’t a real possibility. Join me on today's episode as I di...

  Listen in today as I speak about why negotiating should NOT be part of your parenting strategy.  If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghant...

I'm declaring WAR on time-outs, removing tablets, sticker charts, etc. BUT NOT ON YOU as a parent... There’s a big difference between feeling trapped in trying to help your kid manage their big emotions, and simultaneously get your outcomes… ...and just plain not caring about whether your child feels feelings when they can’t get what they want, treat them like a dog on a choke collar, and justifyi...

Do you ever wish you could hang a sign on your head that says “Out of Order,” Just so everyone would leave you alone for five seconds? Every parent has this experience.  Between managing the household for multiple people, Keeping dinner on the table, Making sure everyone’s shoes has a pair, And trying to find the seconds in between to brush your own teeth, It’s easy to feel extremely burnt ou...

Hear how Raina and Marcos supported their 2 HSCs in stopping the daily meltdown cycle, learn how to communicate their emotions safely, and bring back joy in their home, all while homeschooling in a pandemic! If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting...

What are causing my child's meltdowns or my teen's shutdowns? The highly sensitive personality trait or ADHD? Learn the difference on today's episode and what to do if your HSC also has ADHD. If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:   https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and...

Being a parent of a highly sensitive child can be isolating. You try to speak with your friends and family members about the struggle and are only met with their "solutions." On today's episode, I discuss how to keep your energy up when it seems like you're stranded on an island with no one who understands.  If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: &nbs...

Running away doesn't only look like your child making a break for the front door to hide behind the neighbor's house. It can be hiding in a closest. Sitting at the dinner table and not saying a single word. On today's episode, Autumn (MTC's Lead Teen Coach) and I break down all the different ways running away can look like, what's really going on, and the first steps to support your HSC through th...

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 themselves and others. It's so crucial as a parent to understand that this is simply not true. Listen in as I bust myths on suicide, mental health and developmentally appropriate behavio...

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 helping your HSC? On today's episode, I walk through why therapy might not be helping and what parents can do to end the meltdown cycle for once and for all.  Ready for relief? Book...

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 going to cover what's really going on with your HSC when they say this and what you can do to help yourself and them.  Ready to book a call with my team? Use the link below: megghan...

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 the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:  https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and stru...

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 going on with your HSC when they explode at school and how you can truly lead them to succeeding in the school setting. Book your call with my team today: megghanthompsoncoaching.com/c...

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 category their child falls into. If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:  https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your tee...

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 every brand of clothing alive  or - Learn how to end the battle for once and for all Book a call with my team today: megghanthompsoncoaching.com/call  

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 be uncomfortable for your HSC alone, it could be hard for you to handle as well. Megghan walks parents through the components to helping an HSC as well as additional resources a...

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 a story. Our family recently adopted a puppy. My kid loves animals and we knew that she wanted a puppy. We knew there would be hyperactivity, lots of licking, jumping arou...

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 only explodes at home and the damage it's causing to your family. If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training  here:   https://www.megghanthom...

When you’re the parent of a Highly Sensitive child, i t’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 actually solve this one for you, very quickly.  Your HSC doesn’t have a respect problem.  Now that we’ve established that, w hy is your HSC so headstro...

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 her experience working with multiple professionals, school staff and doctors before she found us, and find out where she is on her journey today with a peaceful home. Learn abou...

In this episode, you can hear Savannah and Alan's story. If it feels like your HSC is down in the dumps more than the average kid, y ou’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,&nbsp...

In today's episode, I talk about why you're getting stuck in the emotional spiral with your HSC.  If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:   https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:   https://www....