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 misunderstood – I 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.
Breaking Through
A 3-part live series starting May 5th for parents of sensitive, intense kids
- May 5, 12 & 19 at 9:00am PT (recordings + transcripts included)
- Submit questions in advance if you can’t attend live
- $333/family (payment plan option of $111/month for 3 months)
Setting Digital Boundaries
A FREE 30-minute masterclass for parents who are freaking out watching their kids spiral into digital dangers and technology addiction.
You’re not alone if you’re worried about your child’s relationship with technology.
And you’re not failing as a parent if you’re struggling to change things.
Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries: Connecting with Your Highly Sensitive Child
Transform your relationship with your highly sensitive child through genuine connection, not control.
In this 17 page guide, you’ll discover how to become your child’s emotional safe harbor where they can share their deepest thoughts without fear of judgment or shame.
Learn practical conversation techniques that build trust rather than walls, and develop the skills to navigate difficult topics with confidence and compassion.
Your child is hungry for authentic connection—give them the gift of being truly seen and understood.
Connection Through Consequences
“Discover how to use consequences to strengthen your relationship with your child – in just 3 days
(Turn potentially destructive parenting moments into relationship-building opportunities)
Does this feel familiar…?
– You enforce a consequence… and immediately regret it
– Your child’s reaction makes you question everything
– You’re tired of being the “mean parent”
– You dread setting boundaries
– Your consequences seem to create more problems than they solve
– The power struggles are exhausting you and your kids
It’s not your fault.
No one taught us how to set consequences that strengthen connection instead of destroying it.
Until now.
In Just 3 Days, You’ll Discover:
✓ The CALM Method for handling emotional reactions (even with the most intense children)
✓ Exactly what to say when consequences get messy (word-for-word scripts you can use today)
✓ How to repair connection after difficult moments (so your relationship grows stronger, not weaker)
✓ Why traditional consequences often backfire (and what to do instead)
Plus: The “Pause Button” technique that stops power struggles before they start
Reserve your FREE seat by entering your first name and email below:
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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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