Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like A Ninja

1.4 million children in the US have an anxiety disorder today. Young adults are adding 'anxious' to their identity to overcompensate for lack of emotion regulation skills in childhood. Listen in on my Instagram LIVE to discuss how we can support our sensitive kids in learning emotional intelligence skills without carrying their anxiety around like a pet by the time they hit their 20's. 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

I was recently interviewed by Miriam Fernández, Co-founder & Co-director Nirakara Mindfulness Institute, located in Spain. I had a lot of fun exploring The Science of Highly Sensitive Children ("La ciencia de los niños altamente sensibles"). We shed light on the history behind the study of sensitivity and provide valuable insights on how to support and nurture these extraordinary children. Please note that while the interview is spoken in English, the video has been transcribed in Spanish, ensuring that language will not be a barrier to accessing this valuable information. I encourage you to listen! "La ciencia de los niños altamente sensibles" Thank you for being a part of our community! 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

Let's be honest for a moment, shall we? As a parent, you dream of your child’s success, their happiness, and a future filled with endless possibilities. Yet, if your kid is struggling with test anxiety, I bet you wonder how long it will take to get your kid to stop putting so much pressure on themselves. The knot in your stomach as you watch your child crumble under the weight of their worries, Their confidence shattered, Their potential obscured by the dark clouds of doubt doesn’t help, does it? Listen 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

Have you ever stopped to consider why time-outs might be ineffective? I get that your kid’s pediatrician, therapist or school counselor probably recommended this tactic, or maybe you remember it “working” for you as a kid… But let’s face it– time-outs just don’t work for your sensitive kid. Why? Because it is an outdated practice that is simply not based in brain science AT ALL. With all the noise out there on parenting, I totally get that you may have felt like you can rely on a basic old school tactic that wasn’t as harmful as spanking.. And, time-outs expect a level of self-control that isn’t effective. Listen 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

Picture yourself in a busy classroom surrounded by 24 other children. The teacher just finished an engaging Science lesson, but you found yourself missing out on half of it due to the constant distraction of your neighbor's hushed whispers. This scenario represents just a glimpse into the daily experiences of highly sensitive children in the school environment. Listen 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

If your kid is regularly pouting or freaking out during sports, and you find yourself wondering if it’s worth it, tune in. Do you feel like you're walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger the next emotional outburst, embarrassed that this is now happening in public? You're not alone. Many parents of highly sensitive children struggle with the same challenges. Listen 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

You love your sensitive child with all your heart. But the daily tidal wave of tears, tantrums, and meltdowns leaves you feeling drained and defeated. No matter how patiently you respond, your child shuts down at the smallest frustration. You want to help them thrive, but don't know where to start. This is not for lack of trying that you’re locked in a daily battle of wills with a child who seems wired to overreact. The judgmental glares, the well-meaning but useless advice from others, the isolation you feel - it cuts deep. Listen 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

You're a problem solver and a high achiever, always striving to give your child the best. But despite your efforts, your sensitive child struggles with daily refusals, shut downs, and meltdowns. It's a cycle that leaves you feeling helpless and frustrated, wondering if you'll ever find a solution. You've considered therapy, thinking it might be the answer you've been searching for. And while seeking help is a brave step, not all solutions are equipped to handle the unique needs of your sensitive child. Listen 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

Wondering what’s normal for sensitive kids? When your child faces frequent outbursts and emotional turmoil, they are grappling with overwhelming emotions beyond their control. They feel disoriented, confused, and burdened by these INTENSE FEELINGS. And when they lack effective strategies to process and express their emotions, they explode. And guess what? This is not a phase they will outgrow. Listen 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

Ever wonder whether this temperament trait can be proven in research? I get it, you want an answer about why your child is struggling significantly, WITHOUT labeling them unduly… AND make sure you’re covering all of your bases and not missing a serious biological cause for your child’s distress. In your research you may have come across the traditional belief or advice that treats your child’s intense meltdowns as diagnosable anxiety, or a developmental delay, or some other pop psychology fad trend. And yet, you know you (and your spouse/co-parent) arent’ on the same page, you’re reactive when you're not at your best and yelling or throwing your hands up, walking on eggshells… and you know this is part of the problem. Today’s message is short, because I am imploring you to save the time to watch this week’s podcast. Listen 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 an expert in parenting sensitive children stuck in the meltdown cycle, I know your daily struggles are overwhelming. You want the best for your kids, yet traditional disciplining often backfires, worsening behaviors and hardening family dynamics… so you’ve obviously done away with that… …until you hit your limit. Please don't lose hope - there is a better way. Listen 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 your sensitive child's school days filled with distress and challenges? Considering homeschooling as the only way to solve this problem? You undoubtedly want your child’s education to cultivate potential, not erode self-esteem, yet… Seeing them drowning in overwhelm at home understandably sparks your protective instincts to advocate for drastic change. This creates a sense of overwhelm for yourself, and yet you and I both know that’s not who you truly are. You are your child’s advocate. So, before you pull your kiddo out of school…focus on building that identity, and educate yourself on what it’s like to homeschool. Listen 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

A child who is reaching their fullest potential feels successful in these 5 avenues: community, friendships, academics, family, and inner emotional intelligence. A child does not categorize their inner self concept by how many of those categories they are thriving in and counting the highlights. One category of a perceived failure to a sensitive soul is enough to be debilitating, especially if they're perfectionistic. Sensitive kids don't think "at least 4 out of 5 areas are good". One failure damages their spirit. I know you’re doing the best you can, and believe your struggling child when they say it's not okay. Listen 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

Your child's meltdowns drain your energy and test your patience. You want more for them, yet feel stuck in a struggle that repeats daily… even when you’re using gentle parenting techniques. There is hope for a different future where your child thrives. But first you must see them through new eyes of possibility instead of impossibility. That includes the labels and perspectives that you take to characterize your child’s behavior. Listen 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

When you start wondering if your kid is playing you, it hits like a gut punch, doesn't it? How did things escalate so far, so fast? Isn't parenting meant to be smoother sailing than this? If junior is blowing up before soccer practice yet again, or sis is having a fit before helping with dishes, and you feel a twister twirling your temper... That nagging thought sneaks in. "Are they dodging obligations?" "Is she milking emotions to duck chores?" She claims cleaning is Everest-level hard but we know it takes 20 minutes tops. So why the hour-long gripefest before? Join me to gain real perspective on what's underneath the surface drama. Listen 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

Man, it's like you finally get a system down pat with your HSC, thinking you've got their sensitivities all figured out. Then without warning, some new thing comes along and completely wrecks your routine overnight! Being an HSC parent is tough as nails - some days it can really feel like they're deliberately pushing all your buttons just to see your stress levels max out. Been there, haven't you? Take it from me, you are not alone in that feeling. And you are most definitely not a bad parent. Listen 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

Friends, I was beyond furious after seeing a post from a parent who was guided by a so-called "therapist" who gave a young child such a damaging label. The diagnosis they provided? Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Just thinking of it triggers me because through my research and clinical experience, I've seen the heartbreak it causes. For years, eager, confused, EXHAUSTED parents have come to me seeking understanding - why does little Timmy have meltdowns at sports practice? Why won't Emily stay at a sleepover? But too often, other providers slap these simplistic labels that annihilate the little hope they’re hanging onto. Listen 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

I feel you, coming back after the holidays can be straight up rough. Stomachs are in knots. Tears flowing non-stop. Changes wreck the body and mind alike. And after relaxing with family over winter break too? Forget about it. Parents were probably praying for Christmas magic to last a little longer, anxiously awaiting the daily meltdowns school will no doubt bring. The morning routines were tense enough getting out the door before vacation mode. But now? Schedules are shredded, routines ripped to pieces, schedules all twisted six ways from Sunday. Just as you finally fell into a groove 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

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, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk

Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with both heartwarming moments and immense challenges. We understand that firsthand here at MTC because we've been there ourselves. We know that when your child is facing mental health issues, it can shake you to your core and leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed. If you're reading this, it means you're likely in a situation similar to what Rachel and Ash went through with their own HSC. 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