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Oct 2023
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Are you a highly sensitive person? I am ...

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There is finally a term for what I am, I knew this all along but it feels so validating. Natalie and I chat about being High Sensitive People (HSP) with High sensitive Kiddos! 

  1. What’s a highly sensitive person? (How do I know if I am one?)
  2. How do I figure out if my kids or partner are HSP?
  3. Tips on parenting a a HSP?
  4. What are things we can implement in our home to thrive as a HSP family?

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