Welcome to Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary — empowering support for parents of sensitive kids with big emotions.

Parenting is the hardest job we’ll ever do. And parenting a sensitive child who’s struggling can feel like an endless emotional marathon.

But what if raising your sensitive kid with big emotions could actually feel GOOD? Enter Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilarythe parenting podcast I wish I’d had as a first-time mama!

This podcast exists to support you as you parent your highly sensitive child — start at the beginning, or search below for the episode that’s most relevant for you right now!

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Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Sensitive Child

(& 3 Shifts to Help You Parent More Effectively!)

Gentle parenting is often imagined as staying calm, speaking softly, and always keeping our cool—but that version of it just doesn’t work for highly sensitive kids. In fact, if you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through frustration, you know it doesn’t help.

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Rethinking Child Therapy: 5 Reasons Why It May Not Be the Best Approach for Sensitive Kids

Have you ever considered therapy for your sensitive child, hoping it might be the key to managing their meltdowns and learning to regulate their big emotions? If so, this episode offers 5 compelling reasons to reconsider this intervention — from a play therapist & parenting specialist.

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“You’re the Worst Mommy Ever!”: Navigating Children’s Mad Feelings

Anger is one of the trickiest emotions we deal with as parents. When our kids are angry – especially at us – it can be SO tough to stay calm and regulated and to respond in a way that feels good!

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138. Why You Can’t Reason With a Dysregulated Child (& What Actually Helps in the Moment!)

When sensitive kids are upset, logic won’t work. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary explains why you can’t reason with an emotionally activated child—and what to do instead to bring more calm and connection.

Parenting Reflections: How My 4-Year-Old Learned to Ride a Bike—And Why the Small Moments of Preparation Made All the Difference

In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares how her 4-year-old learns to ride a two-wheel bike, showing how nurturing and preparing kids for new challenges helps them grow confidence, resilience, and independence.

137. Why “Just Stay Calm” Doesn’t Work During Your Child’s Meltdowns—And What to Focus on Instead

Struggling to stay calm when your child melts down? Discover why it feels so hard, what’s really happening in your body, and how to find calm again while parenting highly sensitive kids.

Parenting Reflections: From Vacation Chaos to Calm at Home: How Emily Went from Cutting a Family Trip Short to Celebrating Milestones and Peaceful, Connected Moments

Dr. Hilary sits down with Emily to share the raw reality of raising a sensitive child—constant meltdowns, kindergarten worries, parenting differences—and the shifts that helped her move from exhaustion to hope.

136. Will My Sensitive Child Ever Outgrow the Meltdowns? Here's Why Emotional Sensitivity Doesn't Just Disappear (& How to Help Your Child Cope Instead)

Wondering if your highly sensitive child will outgrow the meltdowns? Discover why emotional sensitivity doesn’t just disappear—and how parents can support big feelings with calm, connection, and coping tools.

Parenting Reflections: How I Prepared My Sensitive Child to Handle the Middle School Transition with Confidence

Helping your highly sensitive child through school transitions isn’t easy. Dr. Hilary shares how she prepared her son for middle school—and what she learned from his much harder 2nd to 3rd grade transition.

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Raised Resilient: Help for Parents of Sensitive Kids with Big Emotions

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