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Parenting is the hardest job ever – and parenting a highly sensitive child who’s struggling can feel downright impossible. If you’re suffering through endless meltdowns, walking on eggshells to avoid your child’s huge emotions, and losing sleep worrying that you’re failing your child, you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Dr. Hilary Mandzik – clinical psychologist, parenting specialist, and mom of 3. And I’m here to help you feel GOOD about parenting your highly sensitive child. Join me each week on the Raised Resilient podcast as we explore the topics parents worry about most when it comes to raising highly sensitive kids: managing meltdowns, building emotion regulation, understanding highly sensitive kids, making sense of challenging behaviors, building self-esteem, finding parenting strategies that actually work *with* your child’s sensitivity ... and everything in between. I’ll help you understand your child’s behavior (and your reactions to it!) so that even the really hard moments make more sense. I’ll empower you with tools, strategies, and scripts to navigate those really hard moments with connection and confidence. (And I’ll remind you that no tool, strategy, or script is as powerful as your parenting ace – your relationship with your child!) I’m passionate about parenting differently – parenting in a way that sees all kids as good, even when they’re struggling. I’m passionate about breaking unhelpful generational cycles and putting a hard stop to spanking, time outs, shaming, and yelling. I’m passionate about helping highly sensitive kids build the skills they need in order to manage their big emotions successfully ... and parents learning to regulate their own emotions alongside their children. I want to help you stop worrying about whether you’re “raising them right” and feel confident that your kids will grow up trusting themselves and feeling comfortable in their skin … because they were raised resilient. And that’s big. Because raising our kids resilient can literally make this world a better place. Listen, parenting is hard no matter how you do it. You won’t “enjoy every moment”, no matter what that lady at the store says. But I’m here to help you go from just barely surviving to parenting in a way that genuinely feels good, for you and your highly sensitive child. So warm up your coffee and grab your ear buds. It’s time to turn your child’s sensitivity into their SUPERPOWER! Connect with me: https://www.raisedresilient.com/ IG: @raisedresilient Schedule your FREE Breakthrough Session: https://www.raisedresilient.com/breakthrough Do YOU have a highly sensitive child? Take my FREE QUIZ to find out: https://www.raisedresilient.com/quiz Major themes: parenting highly sensitive / deeply feeling kids; cycle breaking; building emotion regulation; generational healing; respectful parenting; gentle parenting; peaceful parenting; attachment theory / building a secure attachment
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163: Am I Raising a Narcissist? Why Sensitive Kids Show a Lack of Empathy When They're Upset
2026/09/29
Have you ever caught yourself Googling "am I raising a narcissist" at 2am after another rough day? Does your child hit their sister, call you names, and show zero remorse? Do they melt down every time you say no, or shut down the second you ask them to own what happened?
In this episode, I share why sensitive, emotionally intense kids can look narcissistic.
You'll learn:
Why your sensitive kid can show a lack of empathy when someone else is hurtingWhy your child's still-developing emotional regulation can get mistaken for narcissismWhat narcissistic personality disorder actually looks like, according to the DSM-5What your child's age has to do with the question of raising a narcissistHow narcissism really develops, and what's hiding underneath all that grandiosityWhy your sensitive kid feels SO much shame, no matter what you doWhat is emotional safety, and how it changes the way your child handles shameWhat does emotional safety look like when your child has just hit their siblingHow to create emotional safety after you've lost your cool with your kidWhat's really behind extreme defensiveness when you ask your child to take accountability
If you’ve ever worried about what your child’s behavior means for who they will become, this episode will help you understand what may be going on underneath the surface.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
162: Why Gentle Parenting Is Not Working for Your Sensitive Kid: 5 Proven Ways to Handle Your Child's Meltdowns
2026/09/22
Is gentle parenting not working even after every script you've tried?
Gentle parenting was never meant to be a list of scripts you follow perfectly. Your child is unique, and what helps one child calm down can make another child feel even more overwhelmed.
So, in today's episode, I share five popular gentle parenting techniques that can make meltdowns worse with your sensitive kid, and WHY each one backfires.
You'll learn:
Why gentle parenting doesn't work the way the reels make it look with your sensitive kidWhat your child actually hears when you circle back after the meltdownWhy your child can tell you hitting isn't kind and still do it againHow the emotional water pitcher explains the meltdown that shows up after schoolHow co-regulation strategies for parents shift when your child yells "go away"What co regulation parenting looks like when naming feelings makes it worseWhat gentle parenting REALLY asks of you when your kid needs your calmHow to catch yourself as an overstimulated mom before your tone turns sharp
If you’re tired of wondering why the strategies you’ve been told to use aren’t helping, this episode will help you understand what may be happening underneath the meltdown and what your child might actually need from you in those moments.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
161: Why Are My Kids Always Fighting? Here's Why Sibling Rivalry Isn't the Problem
2026/09/15
Does your day feel like one meltdown right after another? Do you dread the sound of your two kids playing in the other room, because you already know how it's going to end?
In today's episode, I unpack what changed for Angela and Andrew, parents of Hudson, who turned three in January, and Nala, who's almost two. Hudson is their sensitive kid, and before they found me, their house ran on power struggles, meltdown after meltdown, and the sinking feeling Andrew got walking in the door after work. Angela was burnt out and looking for parenting help, and every account she found told her something different.
They open up about the argument the two of them had over one Instagram tip, the Band-Aid fixes that never held, and what happened once they had one approach they could both run together. Now their kids play together for long stretches, work through their own frustration, and ask each other, "Are you having a big feeling?"
You'll learn:
Why parental burnout builds when your days are meltdown after meltdownWhat Andrew names as the reason for gentle parenting not working in their houseWhat to look for in parenting help when every account contradicts the last oneWhy a highly sensitive first kid can leave you doubting your own instinctsWhat Angela and Andrew did differently with big emotions in their first weeksWhy sibling rivalry gets loud when little kids have no tools for frustrationWhat sibling conflict looks like once your kids can work through it themselvesHow emotional safety lets you repair with your child after you mess upWhat parent coaching looked like week to week for two burnt-out parents
If you're the one holding ALL of it together while your sensitive kid falls apart and your partner is running a completely different playbook … this one's for you. Here's the thing: your child can't be the one to change first, and you can't control your way into a calmer house. You can change how you show up, and that's the KEY that makes every strategy work. I know it can feel SO far out of reach from where you're sitting. Angela and Andrew got there, and so can you!
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
160: The Hidden Cycle Making Your Sensitive Child's Meltdowns Worse (And How to Break It)
2026/09/08
Why does clearing your whole afternoon for a special outing with your sensitive child so often end in a meltdown over dinner?
In this episode, I walk you through why special outings and one-on-one time backfire, and what your child needs from you instead of another gentle parenting script.
I explain why secure attachment takes more than one outing, and why your parenting approach needs to account for what stress does to your child's body long after the fun outing ends.
You'll learn:
Why a fun outing can build resentment on your side even when your child seems happyWhat's happening when your child keeps pushing past where you'd normally step inHow giving in at the pool or with the ice cream truck sets up the meltdown that followsWhy your child still falls apart even after getting exactly what they asked forWhat the disconnection cycle actually looks like once it becomes a patternHow exhausted parents keep giving past what they have to give, expecting it to fix thingsWhy emotional outbursts often follow the exact outings meant to prevent themWhat conscious parenting looks like once you stop measuring effort by how much you gave upWhy big emotions don't go away just because the day went wellHow parenting burnout builds when every outing is expected to repair the relationshipWhy ordinary connection time built into your day outperforms a planned outingIf you've cleared your schedule for outings that still end in a meltdown, wondered why doing everything right doesn't break the pattern, or found yourself resentful even when you're trying your hardest with your parenting approach, this episode is for you.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
159: Why The “Easy” Child Needs Emotional Attention Too (and How to Help Them Express Big Feelings Before They Become a People Pleaser)
2026/09/01
Have you ever noticed that your easy child never seems to have a hard day, no matter what's happening with their sibling's meltdowns?
In this episode, I walk you through why the child who never falls apart is often the one working the hardest to keep their feelings from showing. I also talk about why an easy child having big feelings means the whole family system is finally getting support. I break down how these family dynamics form without anyone choosing them, and why emotional suppression in the easy child often goes unnoticed until it costs them.
You'll learn:
Why your easy child might be suppressing emotions to keep the peace at homeWhat to watch for when one child becomes the family's people pleaserWhat to know about how sibling dynamics change once you understand what's happening underneath the surfaceWhy emotional suppression in childhood can resurface later as anxiety or shutting downHow to support a family system where every child gets help, not just the one having meltdownsWhat to do when your easy child starts having behaviors you've never seen beforeHow to read sibling relationship patterns to see which child is carrying too much for the familyWhy an identified patient often isn't the only child who needs supportWhat to expect as your family works toward meeting emotional needs for every childWhy unmet emotional needs in childhood can turn into people-pleasing as an adult
If you have one child who seems to need so much from you and another who seems to need very little, this episode will help you look at that dynamic in a completely different way.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
158: Kindergarten Transition for Sensitive Kids: What the Bedtime Meltdowns Really Mean and How to Help Your Child Adjust
2026/08/25
Does your sensitive child seem totally fine at school, calm at drop off and easygoing with their teacher, only to completely fall apart when bedtime comes, leaving you wondering what a meltdown showing up somewhere you weren't looking actually means?
In this episode, I walk you through how I'm watching for signs of stress in my own sensitive child during her kindergarten transition, even though she isn't showing any of the signs I expected.
I talk about the water pitcher concept I use to explain how kids carry stress they don't show, and how a child can separate just fine, do great with her teacher, and still be overwhelmed by everything her body is managing all day. I share the one meltdown we did have, what set it off, and why bedtime tears finally showed up.
You'll learn:
Why a child can separate without tears and still be carrying a full day of stressWhat the water pitcher concept explains about meltdowns that seem to come from nowhereHow stress hormones make it harder for overtired kids to fall asleepWhy bedtime tears show up even when the day looked easyWhat to say when your child tells you they hate school and never want to go backHow play helps a child process a school transition that didn't make sense to them yetWhy pushing through playtime can trigger the meltdown you were trying to avoidWhat it means when your child says they save their tears for youHow to tell the difference between a hard transition and separation anxietyWhy occasional meltdowns during a big transition don't mean something's wrongIf you've been searching for what a calm kindergarten transition is hiding, or wondering how to build emotional safety for a sensitive kid, this episode is for you.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
Wondering whether your child is really ready for kindergarten? It's not about academics. Go back and listen to my episode on kindergarten readiness to find out what to look for instead.
Curious how I decide when to follow my child's lead into something intense, like gymnastics, even when it's not the typical path? Listen to my episode on gymnastics and developmental appropriateness.
157: Are Your Sensitive Child's Meltdowns Holding Your Family Hostage? How To Rebuild The Connection Underneath It All And Enjoy Your Family Again
2026/08/18
Does every day bring another emotional meltdown that lasts an hour or longer, leaving you walking on eggshells at home, afraid that one wrong word will set off your highly sensitive child?
In this episode, I'm joined by Nick and Kelsey, parents of a four-year-old son and an almost two-year-old daughter, who completed my eight-week Chaos to Connection parent coaching program.
We talk about the chaos before the program, when hour-long meltdowns happened daily and their family had grown apart. They open up about weighing therapy options, their fear of investing in a parenting program while paying for two kids in daycare, and the introspective first module that started with the parents instead of the child. They also share where things stand now, from family bonding between siblings to a son who finishes his mom's sentences when she's frustrated.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to recognize when meltdowns are running your entire householdWhy connection before correction is the foundation that makes every strategy workWhat to expect from the inner work at the start of a parenting support programWhy trying to fix your kid misses the deeper issueHow to weigh coaching against weekly appointment-based optionsWhat changes when parents commit fully for eight weeksHow connected parenting helps a child name and share emotions without shameWhy sibling empathy grows when a dysregulated kid gets supportHow to end a hard day proud of the way you showed upWhat it takes to get your family connection back
If you've been searching for gentle parenting, parent coaching, and support for your sensitive child, this episode is your invitation to reclaim peace and connection in your home.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us
156: Tantrum Vs Meltdown: How Tell the Difference -- and How to Handle Temper Tantrums When Your Sensitive Child Is Completely Overwhelmed (and How Emotional Overload Shows Up in Kids)
2026/08/11
Can you tell the difference between tantrums and meltdowns?
In this episode, I walk you through what causes each one and what to do differently for each.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why a tantrum and a meltdown look identical from the outsideWhy your child holds it together at school and falls apart at homeHow sensory input builds up and triggers a sensory meltdown with no visible causeWhat to say when your child falls apart over a cut bananaWhy a terrible twos tantrum is a good signHow to handle temper tantrums with one sentence that ends most of themHow to raise a child who handles disappointment without giving inWhy punishments, rewards, and bribes stop working during emotional overloadWhat your two jobs are once a meltdown startsHow to tell which one you're in when the behavior gives you no clueIf you've been searching for meltdowns vs tantrums, temper tantrums, or what age do tantrums start, this episode is your invitation to respond to what's actually happening for your child.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us
155: Tried Every Gentle Parenting Script And Still Stuck In The Meltdown Cycle? What Validating Feelings Advice Left Out (And What To Do Instead)
2026/08/04
Have you validated every emotion, stayed calm through the hitting, and still watched the meltdowns stretch on for hours over nothing?
In this episode, I walk you through how gentle parenting got confused with permissive parenting and what to do when nothing you've tried has working results.
I talk about the four parenting styles, including authoritarian parenting and uninvolved parenting, and why the warm and boundaried one still holds up decades later. I also talk about the shame that builds in kids who can't stop their own bodies, and why the behaviors grow when nobody steps in to help.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why allowing all emotions never meant allowing all behaviorsWhat the four parenting styles actually describe and where gentle parenting was meant to fitThe difference between permissive and authoritative parentingHow to stop unsafe behaviors physically and with warmth while the emotion stays welcomeWhy setting boundaries is something you do rather than something you ask forWhat happens when you stay outwardly calm and push your own frustration downWhy your child reads your energy, tone, and body language before your wordsHow to tell dysregulation apart from defiance when your child smiles at youWhat shame does to a kid who already knows they're out of controlWhy impulse control develops later for younger and neurodivergent kidsHow to access genuine empathy in your child's hardest moments
If you've been doing all the right things and the hard days keep repeating, listen in with fresh ears, because there's a version of this where your child's big feelings stop running the house and validating feelings becomes something you mean instead of something you recite.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
Click here to book a FREE breakthrough call with us
154: What Age Should Your Sensitive Kid Get a Smartphone? My Honest Answer as a Psychologist Mom, the Real Risks, and the Exact Plan I'm Using With My Sensitive Child
2026/07/28
Is your child asking for a first phone? How do you know if they've actually reached digital readiness? And what happens once you hand over that device and can't take it back?
In this episode, I share parent guidance on making the smartphone decision that fits your child's maturity and your family's values.
I walk you through how to evaluate digital readiness and the parenting boundaries that can protect your child without isolating them from friends. I also share why social media and AI deserve extra caution, how healthy technology habits begin before a child has unrestricted internet access, and the boundaries I'm planning to use, including clear phone rules, firm screen limits, thoughtful digital boundaries, protected sleep, and delayed social media.
You'll learn:
Why maturity is more important than age when deciding whether your child is ready for a smartphoneHow peer pressure can shape the first phone conversationWhy calling and texting are different from unrestricted internet and social media accessWhat parents need to understand about algorithms designed to keep kids scrollingWhy AI should never replace trusted adult support or guidanceHow to talk with kids about inaccurate information generated by AIWhy phones should stay out of the bedroom at nightHow device-free meals can protect family connectionWhen a basic phone or watch may meet your child's communication needs, addressing phone access without a full smartphoneWhat to consider before allowing group chats or social media accountsWhy preserving life without constant notifications mattersWhy kids with emotional intensity may need extra support around screen time
If you've felt pressured to give your child a smartphone because their friends already have one, unsure which boundaries matter most, or worried about social media and AI, this episode is for you.
Here's to raising resilient kids,
Dr. Hilary
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Books Mentioned
Hands Free Mama by Rachel Macy StaffordThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
153: Why Parenting Strategies Aren't Working (& What to Do Instead) - Jeanne & Josh's Story
2026/07/21
Watch my video → How to End Your Child's Meltdowns in 8 Weeks or Less
For eight years, their son had never once said "I love you", and waking him up for school usually meant getting kicked or hit.
Jeannie and Josh are the parents of an eight-year-old adopted, neurodivergent, highly sensitive boy. Their days had turned into a cycle of hitting, yelling, and dysregulation that started the moment their son woke up. Josh stopped kissing him awake because it usually ended with knuckles to his forehead. Simple things like ice cream runs turned into battles. They had read the books, tried the strategies, and listened to every ADHD and sensitivity podcast they could find.
None of it stuck, because they were still coming at it from one question: how do we fix him?
The turn came when they stopped asking that question. Their story depicts what it feels like to look at your own reactions, childhood, and parenting patterns. It also demonstrates what happens when both parents finally speak the same language.
If you're carrying fear about who your child might become in five years, don’t miss this episode.
You’ll learn:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:13] Every parenting idea they had got roadblocked, and they didn't know why
[4:13] Signs Josh and Jeannie wish they'd caught earlier
[8:26] Things they tried before finding me, and why the "fix him" mindset failed
[12:04] Why strategies alone don't work without deeper seismic shifts underneath
[14:05] The hardest part now isn't their child’s behaviour, it's family members who don't get it
[18:58] How Josh’s co-regulation also co-regulated the traumatised boy inside his dad
[21:00] The fear of picturing their son at 16, and the big leap that followed
[28:02] Information-based programs can leave you more overwhelmed, not more healed
[34:43] The moment they realised their son hadn't said "I love you" in eight years
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
152: What to do If Your Sensitive Child Shows No Empathy For Others
2026/07/14
Watch my video → How to End Your Child's Meltdowns in 8 Weeks or Less
Sensitive kids don't lack empathy. They're buried under so much shame they can't reach it.
Sensitive kids feel more, not less. When they hurt someone, that "I'm a bad kid" feeling floods them so hard they wall off any softer emotion underneath, including remorse. From the outside, that wall reads as coldness. On the inside, it's the opposite.
Here's the part most parents miss: saying "I'm sorry" takes vulnerability. A child drowning in shame cannot access vulnerability. So the more you push for accountability, the more the wall grows, and the less empathy you see.
The shift that changes this is smaller and stranger than most parenting advice suggests. It has almost nothing to do with consequences, apologies, or teaching lessons in the moment.
If you've ever wondered whether your child is lacking empathy, listen to this before you draw any conclusions.
You’ll learn:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:38] The wall of shame sitting between your child and the empathy they feel
[4:07] The empathy your child needs from you before they can access their own
[5:47] The moments that build the wall of shame, or tear it down
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
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Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
151: 5 Ways to Teach Your Sensitive Child to Handle Frustration & Anger
2026/07/07
Watch my video → How to End Your Child's Meltdowns in 8 Weeks or Less
If your sensitive child melts down the second something feels too hard, their brain is sending you a message: they don't know how to handle frustration yet.
As a Harvard-educated clinical psychologist, parenting coach, and mom of three sensitive kids, I've spent the last 15 years helping families end the meltdowns that come from frustration your child can't yet tolerate.
Here's the part most parents miss: Frustration tolerance is an executive function. It develops on its own timeline and no amount of fixing, rescuing, or rebuilding block towers will speed that up. Rushing in just gets in the way.
Sensitive kids reach frustration faster than other children, which makes the pull to intervene even stronger.
I'll walk through five practical shifts that help your child learn to sit with the discomfort instead of lashing out or giving up. There's a story in here about my own son, a drawing, and a trash can that shows exactly what this looks like in real life.
If power struggles and meltdowns are the pattern in your home, grab a seat and listen up.
You’ll learn:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:07] Tip one: rushing in to fix the puzzle piece is actually hurting your child
[3:00] Tip two: following your child's lead instead of fixing their frustration
[4:31] Tip three: scaffolding, and the toddler zipper example every parent needs
[5:44] Tip four: modeling your own frustration so kids see it's survivable
[7:24] Tip five: celebrating frustration as a sign of learning something new
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
150: How to Handle Screen Time With Sensitive Kids (Without Triggering a Meltdown)
2026/06/30
Watch my video → How to End Your Child's Meltdowns in 8 Weeks or Less
If you hand a sensitive child a phone too early, their brain gets wired to chase a dopamine hit that normal life can't match.
Screen-time meltdowns with sensitive kids aren't a behavior problem; they're a nervous system reaction. Screens act like an off switch for the vestibular system, which plays a huge role in emotional processing. Your child's feelings get paused while they watch. The moment the screen goes off, everything they bottled up comes back at once.
I'm a Harvard-educated clinical psychologist, a parenting coach, and a mom to three sensitive, emotionally intense kids. After 15 years of working with parents on this, I can tell you the standard advice about timers and warnings isn't enough on its own.
In this episode, I walk you through three things: how to set your sensitive child up for success with screens, how to end screen time without the meltdown, and how to raise a resilient kid in a world where tech, AI, and social media never slow down.
There's also one counterintuitive move I share at the end. Most parents instinctively do the opposite… but once you see the reasoning, the meltdowns start to make a lot more sense.
You’ll learn:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:50] Screens are an off switch for your child's vestibular system
[3:55] Your phone habits are shaping your sensitive child more than you think
[5:52] Moving screen time from an iPad to a TV changed everything for one family
[7:01] Scheduling screen time stops your child from fixating on it all day
[8:05] The morning dopamine hit that sets your child up for a listless day
[9:51] What your child watches, matters just as much as how long they watch
[11:18] Mister Rogers is easier on sensitive nervous systems than fast-moving animation
[12:03] The YouTube algorithm pulls kids from Minecraft into truly weird things
[14:36] Preparing your child for the feelings, not just the five-minute warning
[17:28] Your child's generation is the first to grow up without a play-based childhood
[20:35] AI chats are starting to replace peer friendships and trusted adults
Resources Mentioned:
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Book or Audiobook
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
149: How Mike & Mara Stopped Walking on Eggshells Around Their Highly Sensitive Kid
2026/06/23
Watch my video → How to End Your Child's Meltdowns in 8 Weeks or Less
Have you ever felt like you have tried everything to end your child's meltdowns, but nothing worked?
They're parents of four, and their highly sensitive eight-year-old son's big feelings had started running the whole household. They'd tried behavior charts, positive reinforcement, consequences, and yelling back louder. Nothing held.
On our first call together, I heard two parents who still loved each other and still loved their kids, but couldn't get to any of it through the noise.
Mara had been listening to the podcast for a while, trying scripts almost verbatim and sending Mike links he couldn't fit together on his own. They were getting glimpses of calm, only to lose it by bedtime. Mike said something that stopped them both cold during our interview: their son isn't going to grow out of this.
In this episode, we talk about what changed when they stopped trying to manage behavior and started doing the deeper work underneath it.
You’ll learn:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:02] The eye-for-an-eye cycle of yelling, threats, and slammed doors
[3:57] Dreading pickup and the isolation of not being able to tell other moms
[9:44] The moment they realized their son wasn't going to grow out of it
[12:27] Becoming sturdy parents and why kids feel it immediately
[14:28] De-shaming bedtime prayers and the language that changes everything
[22:51] From supervising to actually living and enjoying your kids again
Find more from Dr. Hilary:
Raised Resilient | Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
Raised Resilient Chaos to Connection Program | Website
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intjkris 2026/08/27
Very few practical tips for free
I had such high hopes for this podcast. It seemed like 100% exactly what I needed. After about 2 hours of listening to various recent podcasts, I un...
SuthrnChica 2024/10/26
Improving Family Life
Dr. Hilary’s advice is life-transforming. We have tried so many things and listened to so many experts but nothing worked or “clicked” until now. You ...
livandluna 2024/10/11
Soo helpful and full of tips!
This is my favorite parenting podcast- Hilary is so caring and so practical in her approach it makes so much sense to me and actually her tips are rea...
Emotionally Healthy Legacy 2024/10/10
I’ve learned so much!
This podcast is such a gem. Always delivering helpful tips and strategies I can implement with my sensitive kids. I’m so grateful for hours of free co...
mimi.babyy 2024/10/10
Advice from a real professional
So refreshing to get info and advice from an *actual* credentialed professional. Great show. Succinct. Practical. Applicable.
Volleybabe4E 2024/10/10
Real tips that ACTUALLY WORK
This is not like other shows that try to sell their programs and I am so grateful that Dr. Hilary shares her tips and tricks and then offers a private...
Erin Spahr 2024/10/10
Knowledgeable and compassionate
Hilary is an exceptional therapist and coach and I highly recommend her podcast and her program. I’ve referred clients to her in the past who have got...
Katieob 2024/10/02
Disappointed
I’m so tired of all these parenting podcasts selling a course rather than having a real conversation with actual tips
Klkgmiller1 2024/09/23
Thanks. Really needed that
This was just what I needed. With 4 kids, it is tough to know how I’m doing and your down to earth style is refreshing. Appreciate it.
330flygirl 2024/05/18
Raised resilient review
I have been listening to this podcast for about two years now and have turned many people onto it. I love how Dr. Hillary gives practical advice and s...
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