Author: Athena Drewes

One of the most common questions parents ask isn’t whether their child is having unusual experiences—it’s how to understand what those experiences actually mean.  A child refuses to enter a building because “something feels wrong.”  They become uneasy around a particular person without being able to explain why.  They wake from a vivid dream convinced something is […]

  As a new school year begins, many parents of perceptive children face a question they may not have considered before:  Should I tell my child’s teacher about their experiences?  Perhaps your child has shared intuitive impressions, vivid dreams, or unusual experiences at home. Maybe they are highly empathic and become overwhelmed by the emotions of others. Or perhaps they have described […]

As July comes to an end, many families begin shifting their attention toward the upcoming school year. New teachers, new classrooms, changing schedules, and increased social demands are right around the corner.  For some children, the return to school is exciting. For others, it brings uncertainty. For perceptive children, the transition can feel particularly significant because it […]

As perceptive children grow, many become increasingly aware that they experience the world somewhat differently than some of their peers. They may notice things others overlook, feel emotions deeply, or have intuitive impressions that are difficult to explain.  While younger children often share these experiences openly, older children frequently become more cautious. They begin paying closer attention to how […]

One of the most valuable skills a child can develop is the ability to recognize their needs and communicate them clearly. For perceptive children, this skill can be especially important.  Many perceptive children are highly aware of what is happening around them. They notice emotions, social dynamics, changes in routines, and environmental stimulation. However, despite this awareness, […]

Many parents of perceptive children describe a similar experience. Their child notices something long before anyone else does.  Sometimes it is an emotional shift.  Sometimes it is tension between people.  Sometimes it is a concern about a friend, family member, or situation that others have not yet recognized.  A parent may hear:  When these observations […]

As perceptive children grow, many parents notice an interesting pattern. Their child may frequently seek confirmation about what they are feeling, sensing, noticing, or experiencing.  Questions such as:  often come from a genuine desire for understanding. Children naturally look to trusted adults for guidance, especially when they encounter something they cannot easily explain.  While reassurance is an important part […]

As perceptive children grow and spend more time outside the home, they eventually encounter something many parents quietly worry about: skepticism from other people. A child may share a psychic or ESP experience with a peer, teacher, relative, or another adult and receive confusion, disbelief, or dismissal in return.  For parents, these moments can feel difficult to navigate. They […]

  As children grow, summer often brings new opportunities for independence. Sleepovers, camps, overnight trips, visits with relatives, and group activities may place children outside their familiar home environment for longer periods of time. For many families, this is exciting—but for parents of perceptive children, it can also bring understandable concern.  Parents may wonder:  These […]

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 […]