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.
Single Parenting: Real Talk for Solo Parents Raising Sensitive Kids
Discover the strength of single parenting with expert tips, emotional support, and practical strategies for thriving as a solo parent.
Tantrums and Meltdowns: What’s Really Going On (And What You Can Do About It)
Learn what’s really behind tantrums and meltdowns, and how to respond with calm, connection, and confidence (without yelling or punishment).
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