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When children are overwhelmed, one of the most common responses they hear is some version of “calm down.” While well-intended, this phrase often has the opposite effect. Calm cannot be commanded, reasoned into place, or rushed. For children, calm is not a behavior to perform. It is a state the nervous system must…
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How Emotional Awareness Builds Resilience Over Time Resilience is often described as the ability to “bounce back,” but for children, it is not built through pressure or endurance. It is built through understanding, safety, and the ability to move through emotions rather than suppress them. Children who are allowed to feel their emotions—without being…
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Why Sensitive Children Need Support, Not Correction Many parents worry that their child is “too sensitive.” They may notice heightened emotional responses, deep empathy, strong reactions to noise or change, or an intense awareness of the people and environments around them. In a world that often values toughness and efficiency, sensitivity can be misunderstood…