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Cathy and Todd discuss the concept of being a highly sensitive person, and they explore how it feels to be a highly sensitive kid. They also address “ASK US ANYTHING” questions from listeners, offering guidance on how to talk to your kids about behavior modification charts in school (when they’re not used at home) and providing advice on how to relate to an irritable and uncooperative child. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.

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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:00) Zen Parenting Moment: “When I Was Your Age”
(00:08:50) Balancing Heart-Centered Parenting with School’s Reward-Punishment System
(00:16:45) Understanding Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
(00:21:30) Cathy shares her personal experience as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
(00:24:24) Emotional Sensitivity of HSPs
(00:25:03) Our partner of the week Koko Sleep – Bedtime Stories & Meditations For Kids
(00:25:03) Sensory Sensitivities in HSPs
(00:25:30) Empathy and Intuition in HSPs
(00:26:35) Depth of Processing in HSPs
(00:28:15) Navigating Overstimulation
(00:29:30) The importance of understanding your kids
(00:32:30) Being highly sensitive is not an issue; rather, it’s a unique trait
(00:36:00) What Is Neurodiversity on the Spectrum?
(00:42:30) Cathy and Todd Discuss Parenting and Accommodating Children
(00:50:00) Upcoming Zen Talk with Devorah Heitner and her Book “Growing Up in Public” Release

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