A groundbreaking parenting guidebook addressing the trait of "high
sensitivity" in children, from the psychologist and bestselling author
of The Highly Sensitive Person whose books have sold more than 1
million copies
With the publication of The Highly Sensitive Person, pioneering
psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Aron became the first person to identify the
inborn trait of "high sensitivity" and to show how it affects the lives
of those who possess it. In The Highly Sensitive Child, Dr. Aron
shifts her focus to the 15 to 20 percent of children who are born highly
sensitive--deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily
overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative
children, but also may result in shyness, fussiness, or acting out. As
Dr. Aron shows in The Highly Sensitive Child, if your child seems
overly inhibited, particular, or you worry that they may have a
neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD or autism, they may simply be
highly sensitive. And raised with proper understanding and care, highly
sensitive children can grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted
adults.
Rooted in Dr. Aron's years of experience working with highly sensitive
children and their families, as well as in her original research on
child temperament, The Highly Sensitive Child explores the challenges
of raising an HSC; the four keys to successfully parenting an HSC; how
to help HSCs thrive in a not-so-sensitive world; and how to make school
and friendships enjoyable. With chapters addressing the needs of
specific age groups, from newborns to teens, The Highly Sensitive
Child is the ultimate resource for parents, teachers, and the sensitive
children in their lives.
