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When you have a highly sensitive child, it can feel like you're constantly putting out fires.
The daily meltdowns, the refusal to get dressed for school, the extreme reactions to seemingly small things...
It's exhausting. And often, in the chaos, it's easy to overlook one surprising trigger - visual clutter.
You see, for sensitive children, excess visual stimuli can feel as overwhelming as a room full of people shouting.
Their brains process information deeply, noticing every detail in the environment.
So while a pile of unsorted mail on the kitchen counter may barely register for you, for your sensitive child, it can be a loud, constant distraction that frays their nerves.
This doesn't mean you need to become a die-hard minimalist overnight.
But it does mean that reducing visual clutter is one small change that can make a big impact in lowering your child's stress levels.
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Recently, I had a frustrating experience that really drove home for me the importance of integrity and human connection in both business and parenting.
I had purchased a text watch for my highly sensitive child from a well-known company.
When I reached out with a question via email, I quickly realized I was communicating with a human who was using AI to simplify their responses.
The AI responses were contradictory and even chastising in tone as I tried to get a straight answer.
I felt belittled and unheard, all while trying to advocate for my child's needs.
It took me back to a decision I made years ago, when a former mentor suggested I cut labor costs by replacing my master's level team with cheaper, less qualified staff.
Listen to today's episode to hear how this experience applies to teaching your HSC to not be people pleasers.
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Ever wonder if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person?
After coaching thousands of parents, many of whom discover they are Highly Sensitive after joining our signature parent coaching program, I dive deep on this topic on this week’s podcast.
This is one you do not want to miss!
Check out the Resilience Empowerment Institute here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/rei
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Imagine this... It's the day after the fall festivities.
Your sensitive child's treat bag is overflowing with candy. They've already had several meltdowns begging for "just one more piece".
You've said no multiple times, but the badgering won't stop.
You're at your wits end, ready to just lock up the candy stash and be done with it.
But you wonder, is that really the best approach?
Will restrictions just make candy even more enticing and lead to sneaking treats later?
I get it.
Food battles with a highly sensitive child can feel like an impossible situation.
Traditional approaches like the "one treat a day" rule or hiding the candy often backfire into more obsession, not less. So what's a weary parent to do?
Listen to this episode for 3 principles to keep in mind.
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If you're parenting a highly sensitive child (HSC) who seems stuck in a cycle, you're in the right place!
And while it may feel like you've tried everything to help them regulate, there are 3 key things you need to pay attention to in order to parent your sensitive kiddo creatively and effectively.
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Imagine your child struggling to walk, falling down constantly at home, but miraculously having perfect coordination in public.
You wouldn't assume they were just stumbling for attention, right?
You'd know they genuinely needed help building that physical skill.
Well, the same is true for emotional skills like regulation and distress tolerance.
Meltdown behaviors at home (hitting, kicking, screaming, refusal, shutting down) are a sign of lagging abilities, not a manipulative bid for attention.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/3mistakes
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I want to share a powerful story about one of our clients, a mom of two boys one of which was struggling with 2-3 meltdowns per day.
She confided in us that she had been suffering in silence for months, too embarrassed to reach out for help because the meltdowns only happened at home.
She thought since her kids held it together in public, it meant they were doing better than if they melted down in front of others.
But here's the truth: Meltdowns are meltdowns, regardless of where they happen. And parental isolation due to shame is a hidden symptom of the meltdown cycle.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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Are you unknowingly making THIS critical mistake in your parenting that could be destroying your marriage?
Many well-meaning parents who practice attachment-focused parenting fall into the trap of coddling their sensitive child.
They save their child from ever experiencing negative emotions.
They always put their child's needs above their own and their spouse's.
They avoid setting any limits, for fear of upsetting their sensitive child.
The result? A co-dependent relationship forms between parent and child...
And the marriage starts to crumble under the strain.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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As a parent of a sensitive child, you know the heartache of watching them meltdown over seemingly small bits of constructive feedback.
It's painful to see your kid react so strongly, and not know how to help them calmly receive guidance to grow.
Here's what most parenting experts won't tell you:
Your own ability to take feedback is directly tied to your sensitive child's ability to do the same.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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A little tooth sensitivity is easy to brush off. "It's not a big deal," you think.
But beneath the surface, decay is silently eating away at the root.
By the time you're wincing in pain with every bite, that little cavity is now a big, expensive root canal.
Can you imagine parenting like that? Of course you would never neglect your kid’s tooth pain.Quick question– why are you ignoring your own exhaustion as a parent, treating it like a neglected toothache?
What does this have to do with teaching your child to take responsibility for their actions?Your sensitive child's daily meltdowns are just like emotional cavities, eroding their resilience at the root.
Fill them now before you're facing an emotional extraction that didn't have to happen.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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Let's be real - if your sensitive child is having daily meltdowns, it's a glaring sign they haven't yet developed a resourceful identity.
Resourcefulness is non-negotiable for your child's lifelong success and happiness. It's the key to resilience.
If your child can't creatively solve problems or stay present when upset, they're stuck in the meltdown cycle.
And that cycle won't end on its own.
When they refuse options and meltdown instead of problem-solving, they're telling you they need help rewiring their brain for resilience.
That's exactly what we do in our latest parent training.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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As a parent of a highly sensitive child, you know the daily struggle of trying to get your kiddo to open up about their big feelings without triggering a meltdown.
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking:
"My child just won't talk to ME about their emotions. They must need a professional to teach them how to self-regulate."
I get it. When your attempts at emotional coaching lead to more shut down than breakthrough, it's tempting to outsource the job to a therapist.
But here's the truth: YOU are the exact right person to guide your child to emotional mastery. And trying to delegate that role can actually backfire.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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As an HSC parent, you've probably felt that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach as summer fades into fall.
Another school year...another round of watching your bright, sensitive child struggle to stay afloat in a sea of overstimulation, misunderstanding, and meltdowns.
You'd give anything to take away their pain and set them up for the success you KNOW they're capable of. But where do you even start when it feels like nothing works for your child?
Here's the good news: there IS a proven path to turn your HSC's school experience from barely surviving to absolutely thriving...and it starts with one simple but powerful skill.
It's called RESILIENCE. And it's the key to helping your child navigate challenges, manage big feelings, and show up as their best self in the classroom and beyond.
That's why I'm thrilled to invite you to the Success in School for your sensitive kid training - the only training that shows you step-by-step how to cultivate self-advocacy and leave no stone unturned in the school setting for your child
Inside this game changing training, you'll discover:
🧠 The neuroscience behind why HSCs struggle in school (and what to do about it)
😌 The #1 skill that transforms anxious, overwhelmed HSCs into confident, resilient learners
❤️ How to help your child feel truly seen, heard and valued at school (even if teachers "don't get it")
🗣️ Scripts to advocate for your HSC's needs firmly and effectively
📈 A proven 3-step method to build resilience in any challenging school situation
💡 The secret to turning meltdowns into growth opportunities
Plus, for a very limited time, you can get lifetime access to this training for 95% off the regular price! Just use coupon code SUMMER24 at checkout and you'll get the ENTIRE roadmap to HSC school success for just $47.
HURRY though because the coupon expires Tuesday!
Don't wait, because this offer disappears when the school bell rings! Click below now to enroll and let's give your HSC the gift of lifelong resilience:
[YES! I'm ready to rewire my HSC for school success]
Cheering you on,
Megghan Thompson, LCPC, RPT-S
Transformational Parent Coach, Educational Consultant, Mental Health Expert
P.S. Still on the fence? Click here to learn more:
[Claim my 95% off coupon for HSC school success]
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Hi there! Listen on today's podcast where we re-introduce who MTC is and learn about our vision and mission.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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When your highly sensitive child (HSC) struggles with transitions, it can feel like you're stuck in an endless loop of negotiations, meltdowns, and frustration.
I know you love your child deeply, but the daily battles over getting out the door, starting homework, or going to bed are sucking the joy out of parenting.
Here's what you need to know: your child isn't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time. And they need you to be their emotional anchor through the turbulent waters of change.
As a parent of an HSC, your job isn't to simply make your child "obey" or comply with transitions on your timeline.
Your role is to create an environment that honors their unique sensitivities and equips them with the tools to navigate change in a way that feels safe and manageable to their nervous system.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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As a parent of a highly sensitive child (HSC), you know how overwhelming and intense their meltdowns can be. Not only for you, but for their siblings too.
It's a common struggle I hear from parents in your shoes:
You're trying to console your HSC and help them through the meltdown, but their siblings keep intervening - either trying to "fix it", giving in to demands, or getting upset themselves.
You want to remove your HSC to a calmer environment, but worry about leaving the other kids alone or making your sensitive child feel isolated and ashamed.
You attempt to set boundaries with the siblings, but in the heat of the moment it's hard to be firm and consistent.
You love all your children and want to be fair, but your HSC's big reactions take up so much bandwidth, the other kids' needs often get backseat.
Here's the truth - trying to juggle everyone's feelings and reactions in the midst of a meltdown is an impossible task. It's not your fault these situations feel unmanageable.
But there is a way to honor your HSC's emotions, without sacrificing your other children's wellbeing. It starts with a plan.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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As the parent of a highly sensitive child (HSC), you've likely faced the uncomfortable situation of your child having a public meltdown or shutdown… or have the fear that this might happen soon…
Maybe it was at a family gathering, the grocery store, or school pickup.
Wherever it happened, all eyes were on you and your child.
In that moment, you had a choice:
Advocate for your child's needs and emotional reality, even if it means an awkward conversation…
Or stay quiet to avoid judgment or unsolicited parenting advice from others.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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If you have a highly sensitive child prone to meltdowns, most parents feel exhausted, worried and even hopeless.You love your child deeply, and to avoid the daily emotional rollercoaster from sucking the joy out of parenting and your family life, you'll need to keep in mind a few things about helping your child feel less out of control.
You may have been told that sensitivity is just "how they're wired" - that your child will always be "difficult" and struggle to cope with life's demands.
I'm here to tell you that this simply isn't true. The latest neuroscience has revealed that resilience isn't a fixed trait - it can absolutely be cultivated with the right parenting approach.Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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If your kid could just handle the regular every day stuff your summer would be much more enjoyable, right?
Maybe it's the splashing sounds at the pool that suddenly overwhelm your child's senses.
Or the booming fireworks that terrify them despite your assurances it will be okay.
Heck, it could even be putting on sunscreen before a fun beach day that sets them off.
In the moment, you rack your brain trying to figure out how to "fix" the situation and talk them down.
You beg, reason, reassure - anything to avoid the public meltdown.
Yet no matter what logical explanations you provide, the emotional storm still rages.
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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You use intuition all the time without realizing it.
Like when deciding if that plate of food looks appetizing.
Or knowing the coffee you're about to drink will be very hot.
But I see so many parents struggle to trust their intuition with their kids… mainly because they let fear override it.
Your gut tells you something is a good or bad decision.
Then the doubts start creeping in from others' opinions… or the need to be liked… or the need to create convenience… or low self esteem..
Listen to learn more.
If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here:https://learn.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/webinarregistration
If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here:https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tfbg/5-steps-registration-teen
If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/pod/book-your-call-now
For families with high school aged teens, use this link: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/tp/teentalk
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