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Praising a Sensitive Child: How to Affirm Without Overwhelming

Praising a Sensitive Child can feel like walking a tightrope. Too little, and they wonder if you notice their effort; too much, and they collapse under the weight of expectation. Sensitive kids pick up not only the words you say but the tone, timing, and even the smallest change in your expression. Let’s discuss why praise sometimes feels like pressure, how a sensitive kiddo’s nervous system responds to affirmation, and most importantly, ways to affirm without overwhelming.

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