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!

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

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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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2. Respectful Parenting: What Does That Actually Mean?

What actually IS respectful parenting? Gentle parenting? Conscious parenting? And is it really the best approach when it comes to parenting your child? In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares what respectful parenting really is and how you can implement this approach in your home.

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1. Ready to Raise Resilient Kids (with Less Stress & More Joy)?

In this inaugural episode of the Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary podcast, Dr. Hilary shares her own parenting journey and how she -- a licensed psychologist, child therapist, and mom of 3 -- found herself struggling through tantrums, barely surviving until bedtime, and feeling like she was failing most days. Dr. Hilary also shares the mindset shifts that turned her motherhood journey around.

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Welcome to Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary! (Trailer)

Parenting: It’s the hardest job we’ll ever do. Most of us are tired, stressed, struggling through meltdowns, and counting the minutes until bedtime.

But what if raising kids could feel just a little lighter? What if you could end even the hardest day feeling good about how you’re parenting? 

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