166: The Shame Vs Guilt Difference That Lets You Correct Your Sensitive Child Without Them Hearing ‘I Am a Bad Kid’
In this episode, I break down the difference between a punishment timeout and a break your child needs.
HELP YOUR SENSITIVE CHILD THRIVE
HELP YOUR SENSITIVE CHILD THRIVE
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. Hilary — the 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!
165: Siblings Fighting Again? The Hidden Toll Your Sensitive Child's Meltdowns Take on Their Sibling
In this episode, Jen shares how Chaos to Connection helped her navigate daily meltdowns and challenging behaviors with her two kids. After trying every book and script, she was ready for a new approach to parenting.
164: Is Your Kid Always Angry? Here's Why Anger Is a Secondary Emotion (and How to Create Emotional Safety)
Does your child go from angry at breakfast to yelling "I hate you" by dinner? In today's episode, I unpack why your child seems angry all the time and what's REALLY going on underneath.
163: Am I Raising a Narcissist? Why Sensitive Kids Show a Lack of Empathy When They're Upset
Have you ever caught yourself Googling "am I raising a narcissist" at 2am after another rough day? In this episode, I share why sensitive, emotionally intense kids can look narcissistic.
162: Why Gentle Parenting Is Not Working for Your Sensitive Kid: 5 Proven Ways to Handle Your Child's Meltdowns
Is gentle parenting not working even after every script you've tried? In this episode, I share five popular gentle parenting techniques that can make meltdowns worse with your sensitive kid, and WHY each one backfires.
161: Why Are My Kids Always Fighting? Here's Why Sibling Rivalry Isn't the Problem
Does your day feel like one meltdown right after another? Do you dread the sound of your two kids playing in the other room, because you already know how it's going to end? In today's episode, I unpack what changed for Angela and Andrew.
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