Melissa’s Latest Articles

Conscious Parenting and the Traffic Jam: Zooming Out to See the Bigger Picture

Let’s talk about those moments in family life that feel completely stuck... like a traffic jam on a five-lane freeway. You can see where you want to go, but the energy, emotions, and behaviors in your home are at a standstill. From where I sit, as a conscious...

When to Introduce Cell Phones for Kids

The question of when to introduce cell phones for kids is one that parents everywhere wrestle with, but if you’re parenting a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), the answer can feel even more complex. You want them to feel connected, included, and empowered, but not...

Your Strong-Willed Child: A Guide for Frustrated Parents

If you’re parenting a strong-willed child, chances are your days are filled with negotiation, boundary-pushing, and moments where you wonder if you’re doing it all wrong. You’re not. You’re raising a child with an incredible...

Life Transitions: 100+ Books to Help Sensitive Children Navigate Major Changes

Discover 100+ book with expert tips to help highly sensitive children with life transitions with confidence, connection, & emotional support.

Sibling Rivalry: A Survival Guide for Sensitive Families

Learn how to navigate sibling rivalry in sensitive families with expert insights, guidance, and practical conflict resolution strategies.

Highly Sensitive Person and ADHD: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

Struggling to tell the difference between being a highly sensitive person and ADHD? Learn how to spot the difference and find the support.

Empath vs HSP: What You Need to Know About the Differences (and Why It Matters)

Empath vs HSP: Learn the differences, traits, and life strategies for sensitive people to thrive emotionally, physically, and energetically.

Raising a Strong Willed Child: Practical Tips for a Peaceful, Connected Home

Discover practical tips for raising a strong willed child with compassion, connection, and expert guidance from Melissa Schwartz.

Highly Sensitive People in Love: 8 Books That Actually Get You

Discover the best books for highly sensitive people in love, offering practical tools, insight, and advice to build lasting relationships.

Navigating Life Transitions as a Highly Sensitive Person

Discover how to navigate life transitions with resilience as a highly sensitive person by building a support system.

When to Introduce Cell Phones for Kids

When to Introduce Cell Phones for Kids

The question of when to introduce cell phones for kids is one that parents everywhere wrestle with, but if you’re parenting a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), the answer can feel even more complex. You want them to feel connected, included, and empowered, but not...

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