Protecting Sensitive Children

Resource Type

Parent Handouts and Info - Parent

Description

Some children are very sensitive. This may be due to temprament or life experience. Respect your child and shield him/her things that are upsetting while taking time to talk about it.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Web Address

http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sadness/protecting_sensitive_children.html

Languages

English

Protecting Sensitive Children

Protecting Sensitive Children

Some children are very sensitive. They can be vulnerable to things they see and hear. They may cry when see an accident. Some TV programs may get them very upset. Adult discussions may bother them. Respect your child and shield him/her from upsetting content. Be sure to discuss serious topics with your child in a calm, reasonable way. Unnecessary exposure to upsetting things will hurt your child in the long run.