In 2025, the world continues to be an overstimulating, fast-paced environment—full of constant noise, digital distractions, and societal pressures. For highly sensitive children (HSCs), this can feel overwhelming. As parents, caregivers, or educators, we can provide the steady, loving support that allows them to thrive, showing them how to embrace their sensitivity as a gift,…
There are many traits that distinguish a highly sensitive person (HSP), and this applies to children too. Traits can be physical, social, spiritual and cognitive. This post is about the latter. Understanding which cognitive traits are likely to be associated with highly sensitives, and in particular, highly sensitive children (HSCs) will help you to support…
Being highly sensitive (HS) is a result of genetics and environment. There are certain genes that determine highly sensitive traits. However, studies also show just how important a role a child’s environment and rearing play. Being highly sensitive is characterised by a deep processing of sensory information, heightened emotional reactivity, and a strong reaction to…
If you’re raising a highly sensitive child (HSC), you already know how challenging certain everyday situations can be for them. One of the most daunting scenarios for many HSCs is speaking in class. The stress of giving a presentation or participating in a group debate manifests itself at home and the extent of it is…
Starting school is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for any child. However, for highly sensitive children, the transition to school can be especially challenging. For highly sensitive children the school environment is potentially overwhelming, as our children have a unique way of perceiving and processing the world around them. It’s no wonder then that so…
Summer break means that highly sensitive children may require extra care and attention when it comes to relaxation. This is largely because their normal routines are disrupted. Here are 7 sure fire ways to help highly sensitive children relax and enjoy their summer break. 1. Routine Maintain as predictable a routine as you can: Highly…
Do the people around you understand what highly sensitive is? Highly sensitive people process sensory information in a different way to the rest of the population. It means our nervous system is more sensitive to all the noise, busyness, conflict and visual stimuli of the world around us. Overstimulation happens more quickly than in the other 80% of…
Is your highly sensitive child (HSC) showing little enthusiasm for their return to school after the summer break?
Summer break is just around the corner. And for your highly sensitive child (HSC) summer break may have a surprisingly negative impact. The end of the school year is drawing to a close. Usually, there’s a collective sigh of relief (especially from the teachers) as school is put on hold for a few months. Summer…
All around the world schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here in the Netherlands, schools closed on the 15th March. From next week primary schools will begin a phased reopening. This is not the news that some children want to hear. There are children who are now thriving because they are schooling in…