How to Empty a Highly Sensitive Child’s Bucket

Buckets form part of a prominent theme on the Happy Sensitive Kids blog. There are posts about how a child’s bucket fills. There’s also lots of information and tips on the blog about how to empty a child’s bucket. I have even written a book on the topic.

BonBon Break

So when BonBon Break, the online magazine just for mothers like us, focused on the theme of filling your bucket, I was excited. “Buckets?” I hear you cry, “you love buckets Amanda!”

Indeed I do. When I saw the call for posts on the theme I quickly got to work.  And I am delighted to say that BonBon Break liked my family’s story too and has chosen to share my essay about the role buckets play in my highly sensitive family.

How to Empty a Highly Sensitive Child’s Bucket

The Importance of Buckets for a Highly Sensitive Child

Tip: Free printable door hanger “I’m emptying my bucket”

Giving a bucket to my eldest son when he was four was a huge breakthrough moment for our family.

Buckets have undoubtedly been the number one most successful tool to help with emotions in our home over the last four years – hop over to BonBon Break to find out why.

Learn How to Empty a Child’s Bucket

Learning what fills my children’s buckets has been a top priority over the years. And more importantly, how to empty a child’s bucket again. Or better still, how to stop it filling in the first place.

Tip:  Free printable bucket activity

Knowing what empties your child’s bucket is key to raising a contented highly sensitive child.

Other Great Bucket Reads

And whilst you are there take a peek at some other great #FillYourBucket themed posts:

• Am I Enough? 
• Breathing to Find Balance in Motherhood
• A Love Letter to My Mother
• Becoming the Life Raft You Once Needed
• The Days Are Long
• Mini Meditations for Busy People