2024-04-18 07:51
Does your child worry so much that they miss out on opportunities? If so, your child might have a sensitive nervous system. This means they experience the world more intensely th… Read More
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Have you had a road trip experience that has left your HSC (highly sensitive child) and the other family members feeling depleted? As a parent raising an HSC, you have probably had your share of travel overwhelm. Think of the long hours in your car, traffic, disrupted routine, uncomfortable hotel bed mattresses, strange hotel room smells, and irregular meals. That’s a recipe for an HSC meltdown!
And yet, it’s possible to enjoy a road trip with your HSC if you learn to work with, not against, your HSC’s gifts and challenges. Your family can have a great trip with careful planning and opportunities to decompress the HSC way.
https://asensitivemind.com/2022/07/07/how-to-have-a-fun-road-trip-with-your-hsc/
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