Author: Athena Drewes

What to Do When a Perceptive Child Feels Overwhelmed in Public Spaces 

Summer often brings more time in crowded and stimulating environments. Grocery stores, airports, festivals, sporting events, family gatherings, restaurants, and tourist attractions can all feel intense for children—but especially for perceptive children who are highly aware of emotional energy, sensory input, or psychic and ESP experiences.  Parents may notice that their child becomes overwhelmed quickly […]

How Perceptive Children Handle New Environments Like Camps, Travel, and Group Activities 

As summer begins, many families prepare for new experiences outside the normal school-year routine. Camps, vacations, family gatherings, sleepovers, and group activities often bring excitement—but they can also create challenges for perceptive children who are highly sensitive to emotional environments, stimulation, or psychic and ESP experiences.  Parents may notice that their child becomes more emotional before trips, […]

The Telepathy Tapes and Children Who “Know Things”: How to Understand Unexplained Awareness in Kids 

When Your Child Knows Something They Shouldn’t  After listening to The Telepathy Tapes, many parents begin to notice something subtle—but difficult to explain.  A child answers a question before it’s asked. They describe something they weren’t told. They seem to anticipate events, emotions, or outcomes with unusual accuracy.  At first, it may feel like coincidence. But when it happens more […]

The Telepathy Tapes and Highly Perceptive Children: How to Tell When an Experience Needs Support 

When Curiosity Turns Into Responsibility  After listening to The Telepathy Tapes, many parents find themselves asking a deeper question—not just “What is this?” but “What should I do about it?”  It’s one thing to hear stories about children who seem unusually perceptive, intuitive, or aware. It’s another to recognize similar patterns in your own child and feel responsible for responding in the right way.  […]

The Telepathy Tapes and Children Who See or Hear Things: How Parents Can Respond Without Fear 

When a Child Says Something That Changes the Room  After listening to The Telepathy Tapes, many parents begin to revisit moments they may have brushed aside before.  A child casually says, “Someone was in my room.” Or, “I heard someone talking to me.”  What once might have been dismissed as imagination now feels more complex—especially when the child doesn’t seem afraid, […]

The Telepathy Tapes and Imaginary Friends: When a Child’s Companion Feels Spiritually Meaningful 

When an Imaginary Friend Doesn’t Feel Imaginary  After listening to The Telepathy Tapes, many parents begin to look at their child’s experiences through a new lens. One of the most common moments of reflection happens around imaginary friends.  At first, it may seem like typical childhood behavior. But then something feels different. The companion is described with unusual […]

What Parents Should Know About The Telepathy Tapes—and What to Do if Your Child Has Similar Experiences 

Why So Many Parents Are Talking About The Telepathy Tapes  If you’ve recently come across The Telepathy Tapes, you’re not alone. The podcast has sparked widespread curiosity by sharing stories of children who appear to demonstrate unusual forms of perception, communication, or awareness—experiences that challenge conventional understanding.  For many parents, these stories don’t feel entirely unfamiliar. You may find yourself thinking:  “My child has said things like […]

Supporting Creative and Intuitive Strengths in Perceptive Children 

  As parents move through the early stages of understanding and supporting a perceptive child, much of the focus naturally centers on questions, uncertainty, and how to respond to unusual experiences. Over time, however, many parents begin to notice something equally important: alongside sensitivity, there are often clear strengths.  Perceptive children frequently show strong intuition, deep empathy, vivid imagination, and creative […]

Helping Perceptive Children Feel Confident Rather Than “Different” 

At a certain point, many perceptive children begin to notice that their experiences are not shared by everyone around them. What once felt natural or unquestioned may begin to feel different.  A child might say:  For parents, this stage can feel especially important. It is no longer just about responding to experiences—it is about helping a child develop a […]