Author: Athena Drewes

Sleep, Nighttime, and Psychic Experiences in Perceptive Children 

  Nighttime is often when parents feel the most uncertainty about their child’s psychic or ESP experiences. During the day, distractions and routines offer structure. At night, when the house grows quiet and lights dim, perceptive children may become more aware of subtle impressions, internal imagery, unusual sensations or hear, see, and sense an otherworldly presence.  As spring […]

Helping Perceptive Children Stay Grounded at School and in Social Settings 

As spring progresses, school environments often become busier and more stimulating. Field trips, performances, group projects, outdoor activities, and end-of-year planning can increase energy levels in classrooms. For perceptive children—especially those who report psychic or ESP experiences—this rise in stimulation can feel overwhelming.  Parents may notice that their child comes home more irritable, fatigued, distracted, or emotionally […]

Spring Transitions and Psychic or ESP Sensitivity in Perceptive Children 

As winter shifts into spring, many families notice subtle changes in their children. Routines adjust. Daylight increases. Energy levels rise. School calendars grow busier. For parents of perceptive children—especially those who report psychic or ESP experiences—these seasonal transitions can sometimes feel amplified.  A child who seemed calm in February may suddenly appear more sensitive, more emotional, more distracted, […]

When a Child Reports Psychic or ESP Experiences: How Parents of Perceptive Children Can Respond Safely

For many parents, the moment their child describes a psychic, ESP, or other unusual experience can feel deeply unsettling. A child may say they see someone others cannot, sense events before they happen, hear messages, or describe contact with a presence that feels very real to them. Parents often feel caught between concern, disbelief, curiosity, […]

What to Say (and Not Say) When Your Child Describes an Unusual Experience 

When Your Child Shares Something You Weren’t Expecting  Children don’t always announce unusual experiences cautiously. They may say something surprising in the car, at bedtime, or while brushing their teeth—often casually, without the fear or alarm an adult might feel. A child might mention sensing something no one else noticed, feeling a presence, or having […]