Highly sensitive, spirited, empathic, shy, strong-willed ... these are common descriptions of children who simply feel the world on a deeper level. As a parent it can be difficult to know how to respond to these deep emotions. You may feel that traditional parenting approaches don't work but you're worried that your child won't learn how to survive in the 'real world'. Now leading psychologist Dr Aoife Durcan offers expert advice on how to: - Support your child in navigating big emotions, including meltdowns, with compassion and understanding. - Feel confident managing challenges like separation anxiety, school pressures and social interactions. - Help your child be less hard on themselves when things don't go well.These practical, research-backed tools will empower you to feel comfortable about your parenting style and, most importantly, help your child to thrive in a world that can sometimes feel like too much. 'This book is a parenting life raft' CAROLINE FORAN 'Feels like having your hand held as you deepen your understanding of the world through the eyes of a sensitive person' JOANNA FORTUNE 'This book allows parents to support their sensitive child without trying to harden them or coerce them into some form of robust resilience' COLMAN NOCTOR 'As both a psychologist and a mum, this book is a must-read that leaves you feeling equipped, empowered, understood and trusting in your own path as a parent' ALLISON KEATING