Highly sensitive child. How to help our children thrive in this tough world

Around twenty percent of children have a very sensitive nervous system. A large number of irritants, sudden changes, and the emotional suffering of others are all serious burdens for them. These children have different temperaments, but all of them are extremely sensitive to the emotional and physical environment. High sensitivity is so misunderstood by our culture that many psychologists and parents tend to see only one facet of the character of highly sensitive children, such as shyness, timidity, or hypersensitivity. But if we were more attentive and insightful, we would see the full picture - the creative abilities, intuition, remarkable wisdom, and empathy of such children. In order for these qualities to flourish in all their glory, it is absolutely necessary for us to raise children with an understanding of their uniqueness. The book is intended for parents, educators, psychologists, and healthcare professionals. 2nd edition, expanded.