Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like A Ninja

Ever feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t get through to your kid?

You’ve read all the books …

Tried all the tactics …

And diligently stick to everything you should be doing …

But whenever you try to speak to them about emotions, they clam up?

If so … Welcome to the world of parenting an HSC :)

I’m not saying all HSCs are difficult to talk to about emotions.

But the majority are.

And that can lead parents to feeling disheartened, disillusioned, and like there’s no point even trying.

Many think outsourcing emotional regulation to a therapist is the only choice.

So they ask around, go for multiple assessments, and spend a small fortune on sessions for their kiddo, which do …

Absolutely nothing!

See, there can be a time and a place for therapy.

But emotional regulation isn’t it.

Listen on to learn more!

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

As parents, our number one priority is to make sure our kids feel safe at all times.

But when you’re parenting an HSC, that’s easier said than done.

We don’t want to see our kiddo hurting, and struggling to express their emotions.

And we definitely don’t want them to feel unsafe. And so more often than not, we become their safe space.

Now, a ‘safe space’ can mean a lot of different things for different HSCs.

In most cases, if you can provide whatever safe space is needed FOR THEM, that particular meltdown will end sooner.

But there’s a problem …

Because while this strategy might be useful in the moment, it doesn’t do a lot to end the long-term meltdown cycle.

In fact, chances are, you’re making things worse. 

Listen on to learn more.

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Should you intervene when your highly sensitive child is actually performing…well?

I bet you’ve asked yourself this question too many times, and the answer can be a bit tricky.

As a parent of a highly sensitive child, even if your child is high-performing, you may notice that your student can fall under the radar due to their performance.

Or possibly even struggle to cope with the emotional demands of their school environment.

It's important to remember that just because your child excels academically, it may still be crucial to intervene at school in order to provide the support your child needs to thrive.

Here are 3 key indicators that it's time for you to take action and support your child in the school setting even if they are appearing to “adjust” well:

✔️Meltdowns or shutting down at home: If your child is melting or shutting down at home because of what's happening or not happening at school, it's time to get involved and engage with the school to shift the systems being used to slow down your child's emotions.

✔️Performance anxiety: If your child is constantly working towards perfection, can't tolerate a single mistake, and is significantly struggling with homework at home, it's time to help them feel safe enough to make mistakes and have imperfect grades.

✔️Refusing: If your child is refusing to go to school, it's a clear indication that it's time to intervene.

You have the power to advocate for your child and create transformation in their school experience.

At Megghan Thompson Coaching, we help parents of highly sensitive children break out of the meltdown cycle in as little as 8 weeks and we're hosting an online event on Friday, February 3rd at 4pm EST.

We will walk you through understanding how your child fits the highly sensitive trait and how you can support them in the school setting.

BONUS: you can join us for the first hour for FREE!

Register now for the Success in School for Your Highly Sensitive Child event as we share the tools and resources you need to support your child in their academic journey.

You’re not going to want to miss this - we’ve never hosted an event like this before and there’s no guarantee that we will ever host an event like this again!

So register for your spot now at: www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/school

As a parent of a highly sensitive child, you understand the unique challenges that come with navigating the world.

Imagine being in a classroom with 14 other children, and your teacher just finished a Science lesson, but you missed half of it because you couldn't stop listening to your neighbor's whispers.

This is just a small example of what highly sensitive children experience every day in school.

I understand that parenting a highly sensitive child can present many unique challenges and it's easy for them to be misdiagnosed or labeled as distractible or inattentive.

These challenges may manifest in different ways such as:

😣a child who suppresses their emotions at school and releases them at home
😣a child who feels lost or confused in the classroom
😣a child who displays disruptive or disengaged behavior

It’s natural to be curious and want your child’s educators to understand that these behaviors may be a result of a child's heightened sensitivity and not simply misbehavior.

However, most parents struggle not only with how to start the conversation, but they also struggle with how to properly advocate for their children in a way that avoids misdiagnosis.

Our upcoming event Success in School for Your Highly Sensitive Child was designed to empower you.

You’ll understand where to start to be your child’s strongest advocate while navigating their school experience.

Join us on Friday, February 3rd at 4 pm EST as I personally walk you through on how to understand and discern how the highly sensitive trait impacts your child most while in school.

However, if you want greater clarity on how to best handle situations such as meetings with your child’s school, approaching conversations to seek greater support for your child, and how to avoid misdiagnosis in the process…

I offer an ELITE access to this event that’ll give you the roadmap to successfully navigating your child’s school.

Either way, I urge you to join us as we work together to break out of ineffective patterns and give your child the support they need to thrive.

Click the link to register: www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/school

Is your kid struggling in school?

Maybe refusing to do homework?

Not playing or socializing well with others?

Cruising alone fine one minute, then in full-on meltdown mode the next?

If so, I’m guessing you’ve considered getting them a psych eval.

Or maybe their school’s suggested this is the next step to figure out what’s “wrong.”

But could a psych eval do more harm than good?

Spoiler alert …

Yes it can! I don’t say that to scare you.

I say that because it’s important for you to know, psych evals can be confusing for parents HSCs.

They can lead to more anxiety, more uncertainty, and STOP you from getting them the help they need.

Listen on to learn why …

Join our FREE live event, Friday February 3rd at 4pm est.

Register to reserve your spot now: www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/school

If your kiddo is like most at this time of year, the last thing they’ll want is to be outside.

Chances are, they’ll have their head buried deep in a phone …

Wasting hours on some games console …

Or just staring blankly at the TV for hours.

And while they might seem perfectly content doing this, so much time spent indoors -- particularly time in front of screens -- is one of the worst things for their mood.

I know, for most of us, January is dark and miserable.

The buzz of the holidays feels long gone.

And you’re probably not motivated to get outside much yourself.

Especially if it’s wet, windy and cold.

But spending time in the fresh air and nature can genuinely do wonders for your kiddo’s mental health.

Not to mention yours, too!

Listen on to learn more.

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Suicide isn’t a comfortable topic to speak about.

Especially when talking about suicide in kids and teens.

But it’s something I feel I need to cover.

Because shockingly, a recent CDC report showed that suicide rates have increased 195% since 1990.

And that’s not all. In youths aged 5-19, self-harm has also risen by a staggering 411%.

And in children aged 5-12, suicide is now the 5th leading cause of death.

I know hearing this might make you uncomfortable.

And it should.

It certainly does me.

But we can’t just brush this issue under the carpet.

After all, resistance to speaking about suicide and self-harm in children and teens is likely one of the reasons these rates have continued to climb.

And sure, there are other factors involved as well …

But a reluctance to talk won’t have helped.

Self-harm and suicide risks are very real.

Listen on to learn more.

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Whenever I speak to parents in January, they tell me one thing -

“I feel like I need another break already.

That vacation was hardly worth it.”

Which is sad.

Because we all want to enjoy our downtime, appreciate our family over the holidays, and go into the New Year feeling upbeat and optimistic.

But as a parent of an HSC, that’s often the last thing you feel.

Because despite best intentions, the holiday season was stressful.

Maybe your kid acted out more than usual …

You had to leave family parties early as they got so stressed …

Or the change in routine completely threw them off, and it was “meltdown o’clock” every single day!

Whatever it was, as cliche as it is to say …

New Year is a GREAT time to set new goals and make a commitment to calming the chaos and eliminating the meltdowns.

Listen on to learn more!

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when it comes to your child's aggressive behavior?

Do you feel like you've tried everything from traditional parenting techniques to yelling and rewards, but nothing seems to work?

Here at MTC we understand how difficult and stressful it can be to deal with a child who is exhibiting aggressive behavior.

It can take a toll on your relationship with your child and with your partner, causing arguments and tension.

But there is hope.

Just look at what happened with Jamie and John and their 7-year-old HSC.

They had tried everything they could think of (sticker charts, rewards, yelling, counting to 3…), but nothing seemed to work.

Listen on to learn more.

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Do you find yourself resorting to "clap backs" or responding to your children with anger and aggression?

While this may provide momentary relief and compliance, it can ultimately push your children away and damage your relationship with them in the long term.

Research has shown that when parents raise their voices or justify their anger towards their children, it has negative effects on their mental and emotional well-being.

Children who are exposed to this kind of behavior feel unsafe expressing their emotions to their parents.

Which means when they're older they won't come to you when they may need you the most. 

Listen on to learn more.

If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5-shifts-registration

If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/5-steps-registration

If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now

For families with high school aged teens: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk