How to Help a Highly Sensitive Child

Parenting
March 21, 2025

As a parent of a highly sensitive child, you may be looking for ways to help them thrive in a world that isn't always so accommodating.

Highly sensitive children are innately more aware and responsive to their environment than other children, and they can often find the noise and chaos of everyday life overwhelming.

While there is no single recipe for raising a successful highly sensitive child, there are certain things you can do to help them flourish.

Here are tips and strategies to get you started. 

Author
Jennifer Luttman, LPC, ACS

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Overcomers Counseling. I'm dedicated to helping individuals find strength and healing through life’s challenges. With a deep understanding of mental health and years of professional experience, I specialize in fostering hope and resilience while equipping her clients with tools to thrive. Passionate about empowering others, she creates a safe, supportive space where everyone feels seen, valued, and capable of overcoming obstacles on their path to well-being.

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