Should I Ask More Questions or Wait for My Child to Bring It Up?
Your child tells you something unexpected. Maybe they describe seeing someone you cannot see. Maybe they tell you about a dream that felt unusually real. Perhaps they suddenly know something they seemingly had no way of knowing, or describe a strong impression about a person or place. You listen. You ...
Supporting Perceptive Children Without Making Their Experiences Their Identity
As parents learn more about their child's perceptive nature, it is natural to want to understand and support what they are experiencing. Reading books, asking questions, finding trusted resources, and having thoughtful conversations are all positive steps. However, one of the most important things parents can do is remember ...
Is My Child’s Feeling Intuition or Anxiety? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Difference
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 ...
Is My Child’s Feeling Intuition or Anxiety? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Difference
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 ...
Should You Tell Your Child’s Teacher About Their Perceptive Experiences?
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 ...
Preparing Perceptive Children for a Successful Return to School
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 ...
Helping Perceptive Children Feel Comfortable Being Themselves Around Others
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 ...
Teaching Perceptive Children How to Speak Up for Their Needs
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, ...
Why Perceptive Children Often Notice Problems Before Other People Do
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 ...
