Welcome! I’m Melissa Schwartz

I help sensitive families and adults master their emotions, set healthy boundaries, and embrace their capacity for deep empathy.
I’m an international expert, author, public speaker and transformational coach. 

If you’ve found your way here, you might be wondering if there’s a better way to navigate life as a highly sensitive person or parent a highly sensitive child. I want you to know that you’re in the right place. As someone who has walked this path both personally and professionally, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families across 6 continents in transforming their sensitivity from a daily struggle into their greatest strength.

Whether you’re a busy professional parent looking for practical solutions, a family navigating big transitions, someone who has tried everything and is still feeling stuck, or a sensitive woman healing your own childhood experiences of feeling misunderstoodI see you. My approach blends traditional child development wisdom, cutting-edge research about high sensitivity, personal experience, and deep empathy to create lasting transformation. Together, we’ll go beyond quick fixes to develop the understanding, connection, and practical tools your family needs to thrive.

I bring my expertise as an author, public speaker, and three-time host of The Shift Network’s “Sensitives, Intuitives and Empaths Summit” (reaching over 250,000 people worldwide) to support you on this journey. I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to transform your sensitivity into your superpower.

Melissa Schwartz

Latest Articles

3 Common Phrases That May Be Undermining Your Highly Sensitive Child

Learn three simple language shifts to support your Highly Sensitive Child and their emotional growth, confidence, and resilience.

11 Books for Empaths and Highly Sensitive Women

Discover the best books for empaths with our curated list, offering practical tools and insights to help highly sensitive women thrive!

The Best Daddy Daughter Date Ideas

Discover meaningful Daddy Daughter date ideas that foster deep connections, create memories & strengthen the bond through quality time.

Valentine’s Day Activities for Highly Sensitive Children: Age-by-Age Guide

The Best Valentine’s Day activities for highly sensitive children an age-by-age guide. Create meaningful connections while your child.

30+ Best Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Discover the 30+ best Valentine’s Day books for kids with heartwarming stories that celebrate love, kindness, and connection for all ages.

10 Validating Phrases That Transform Your Connection with Highly Sensitive Children

10 validating phrases that can transform your connection with highly sensitive children, helping them feel supported and empowered.

Proactive Parenting: Building Stronger Emotional Connections with Your Child

Discover the power of proactive parenting to build stronger emotional connections, foster resilience, and support your child’s emotional growth.

Sensory Toys: 70+ Must-Have Toys for Highly Sensitive Kids

Explore 70+ sensory toys to help highly sensitive kids manage emotions, improve focus, and find calm. Perfect tools for emotional regulation and sensory support.

Understanding Your ADHD Empath Child: When Sensitivity Looks Like ADHD

Learn how to support your ADHD Empath child by understanding sensitivity, fostering connection and ADHD-like behaviors.

Understanding Inner Child Meditation: A Guide for Healing and Transformation

Discover the power of inner child meditation to heal emotional wounds, foster self-compassion, and reconnect with joy.

Freebies

“Why Children Misbehave” eBook

Finally understand what’s really behind challenging behavior. This eye-opening guide helps you decode your child’s actions and respond with connection instead of frustration. Perfect for parents ready to move beyond traditional discipline. 

    The Empowered Empath’s Guide to Reducing Overwhelm

    A gentle yet powerful journaling exercise designed specifically for highly sensitive women. Transform your relationship with overwhelm through guided reflection and discover practical ways to honor your sensitivity while setting healthy boundaries. Perfect for quiet moments of self-discovery and growth.

      “Better Behavior Without Punishment” Masterclass

      Ready to break free from the punishment cycle? Learn gentle yet effective approaches that strengthen your connection while helping your child develop real emotional regulation skills. Transform power struggles into opportunities for growth.

        25 Validating & Supportive Statements for Highly Sensitive Children

        Your pocket guide for responding to big emotions with empathy and understanding. Save these powerful phrases to your phone for instant support during challenging moments. These carefully crafted responses help your sensitive child feel seen, heard, and understood.

          “What No One Told You About ADHD and ODD” Masterclass

          Discover the missing pieces in understanding and supporting children with ADHD and ODD. Learn how sensitivity plays a crucial role and get practical strategies that work with your child’s nature, not against it.

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