Author: Athena Drewes

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 […]

When Perceptive Children Start Asking Bigger Questions About Their Experiences 

As children grow, their questions change. What may begin as simple descriptions of psychic or ESP experiences—seeing something, sensing something, or knowing something—often evolves into deeper curiosity. Children begin to ask not just what they experienced, but why.  Parents may hear questions such as:  These moments can feel especially important. Parents may worry about saying too much, not saying […]

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 […]

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, […]