The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

Hosted by: Amy Lajiness

Welcome to the Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast! The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast helps HSP and Empath Moms, Dads, Parents, and Caregivers learn to not just survive, but truly thrive amidst the challenges of...

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Trusting Your Intuition in Parenting HSP Kids with Lauren Hunter

In this week’s blog, we’re welcoming Lauren Hunter of HSPJourney.com as our guest blogger! Lauren has been a writer, poet, musician, and communication professional, and now bring us her wisdom as an HSP mom of...
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Introducing the “Supporting Your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

If you are a parent or caregiver of a highly sensitive (HSP) or deeply feeling child, you know the many wonderful aspects of sensitivity: empathy, intense curiosity, and an ability to think deeply. Yet, you might find...
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3 Things NOT to Say to your Highly Sensitive Child

As a fellow parent of a Deeply Feeling or Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), I know that it can be difficult to know what to say to our children when they’re upset, particularly when we are frustrated! In this week’s blog,...
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3 Things to Say to your Highly Sensitive Child

If you’re a parent of a highly sensitive (HSP) or deeply feeling child, you likely know the struggle of trying to help your child through some through intense emotions! Empathizing with your child’s emotions is a...
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Is My Child Highly Sensitive?

Have you ever wondered if your child might be highly sensitive (HSP)? Perhaps your child has intense emotions, is deeply aware and reflective, or is easily overstimulated by the world around them. Highly Sensitive...
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The Benefits of Crying for Sensitive Parents

When you cry, how do you feel about the fact that you are crying? You might feel relieved, upset, embarrassed, angry, or any number of other emotions. I've known people who look forward to the release that crying...
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Support Resources for HSP, Overwhelmed, and Deeply Feeling Parents

Typically, for each weekly podcast, I focus on the topic that is relevant to HSPs. This week is a little different because I want to provide you ideas and resources where to look if you are overwhelmed as parents....
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3 Tips for the Introverted Highly Sensitive Parent

“All Highly Sensitive People are Introverts” - True or False? False! While about 70% of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are also introverts, about 30% are extraverts. Quick definition: Introverts draw energy from...
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4 Tips for the Extroverted Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parent

Do Extroverted HSP's Exist? YES! While the majority (70%) of HSPs are Introverted, a full 30% are Extroverted! Our first podcast of 2023 examines how it feels to be an extroverted highly sensitive parent, and offers...
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Managing Holiday Stress for Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parents

"It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" - or is it? There can be SO much pressure on parents around the Holidays, and this time of year can bring stress and grief alongside the joy and peace many of us long for....
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Highly Sensitive Parents and ADHD

I often get asked “Do the HSP trait and ADHD overlap with one another?” It's a complicated question, but I've done my best to address it in this week’s blog! I'm sharing a bit more about the basics of ADHD and High...
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3 Ways to Cope with Depression as a Highly Sensitive Parent

Are you feeling down? Disconnected from yourself, loved ones, or activities that used to bring you pleasure? Loss of appetite or poor sleep? These are common symptoms of depression, among others. I’m continuing last...
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