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  • Introducing our newest addition, Sunflower! 🌻 She is NOT highly sensitive, and that makes her a perfect fit for my daughter. She loves cuddling, tolerated being picked up or accidentally bumped, and can even stop for a shuttle mid play. She has never once swatted at or bit any of us. This photo was actually taken at the vet's office - she was even chill and cuddly there! Codi, my sixteen year old cat, definitely is highly sensitive. Did you know it's a trait that occurs in animals as well as humans? Codi has always been one to hide in new situations. She will venture out of the house, but only for twenty feet or so. She likes being petted, but only on her terms, and she will let you know with a bite when she's had enough. Living with Codi has been a challenge for my daughter because she wants so desperately to play and be friends. Knowing about sensitivity - that it occurs in most species and what to look for - made it so easy to know in my bones that this Kitty was right for us. Even at the animal shelter she explored instead of his, played even though she was a little sick, and willingly sat in our laps. We just love her. And as much as I love my grumpy old kitty, this little one really rounds out and completes our animal world. Did you know animals could be highly sensitive? I'd love to hear about your pets and how they complement (or not) your family! #catscatscats #catslove #igcat #highlysensitive #highlysensitivechild #parentcoach #highlysensitivechildren #highlysensitiveperson #highlysensitivepeople #partneredpathparenting
  • This is a big one, y'all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because HSCs process everything so thoroughly, transitions can be tough. And when they've had a busy, stimulating day, jumping straight into another activity or heading straight to bed can be really hard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More than other kids, HSCs need time to decompress after stimulating activities. They may actively choose to hole up in their rooms for a little while, or they may need a little more support and encouragement to take the time to slow their bodies down and get grounded again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Either way, planned downtime (at least twenty minutes) after stimulating activities or experiences can make worlds of difference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #parentcoach #highlysensitivechild #highlysensitivechildren #orchidchild #highlysensitiveperson #highlysensitive #partneredpathparenting
  • Hey y'all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My name's Julia McGarey. I'm a highly sensitive person, raising a highly sensitive child. I support parents of HSCs in becoming their best parenting self - that version of themselves that knows how to handle all the curveballs that their observant, empathic, intense child throws their way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I passionately believe that highly sensitive people are here to shake things up and create change. We are born to be thought leaders and make an impact on the people and world around us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And yet we're more likely to get derailed and struggle through life if we don't get the support we need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Highly sensitive children are so full of potential, yet require a different level of nurturing than most kids do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you parenting a highly sensitive child? If so, you're in the right place. Following along, better yet, introduce yourself. We'd love to get to know you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you are ready to field those curve balls with more calm and confidence, send me a DM. I'd love to support you in becoming the parent you've always envisioned. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #parentcoach #highlysensitivechild #highlysensitivechildren #orchidchild #highlysensitiveperson #highlysensitive #partneredpathparenting #parentcoaching
  • Highly sensitive children (and adults alike) process things deeply. In other words, we are deep thinkers (over thinkers, maybe), and we often have to learn how to distinguish what's emotionally
  • We did the whole Christmas cookie thing this year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gluten free, dye free, carefully decorated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We put our hearts into them, and my daughter really wanted to take them to school and share them with her friends as part of their holiday party. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sounded like a good plan to me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I showed up at school with the cookies, she asked her friends enthusiastically, “Who wants cookies?” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They started raising their hands and I started handing them out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And here’s where the story takes a turn. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She changed her mind as soon as she saw me handing out the cookies. She tried to stop me, but I kept going. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I told her I heard her and I knew it was hard to share something that you put so much heart into. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She seemed okay at the time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She had a bumpy afternoon once we got home, though. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And then bedtime hit, and she lost it. Sobbing, shaking, shrieking because she missed her cookies and didn’t want to share them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As parents, we tend to want to fix things for our kids. To distract from the emotion, or help them see ways to feel better. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perhaps we fear giving it too much of our attention will only make it worse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Or maybe we’re at the end of our (quickly fraying) rope, having heard the same story over and over again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But when we act on these impulses, we miss a huge opportunity to connect with our child and help them feel seen. We miss the chance to help them retell their story and process their emotions rather than stuffing them away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I said: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I hear you. You changed your mind as soon as you said, “Who wants cookies?” and I kept going. You felt like I wasn’t listening to you. That must have been so hard. I’m sorry.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As she calmed down, I asked her if she saw her friends faces and how excited they were and she said, “but I didn’t want you to give them the cookies you made for me! Now the gingerbread men are gone. I miss them.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So back we went to how hard it was. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We checked on the cookies and talked about how special they were. Then sleep was easy.
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Kathryn M.
Kathryn M.

"After two sessions, let me just say-- even if you would rate things as 'pretty good,' Julia is able to take the two or three troublesome situations you keep running up against, ask like two or three questions, and very quickly have a few hunches as to what the root cause or trigger might be. She can then work with you on strategies to not only deal with the recurring issues better when they arise but... here's the super fun part... start to shift routines and make changes so that the big problems you keep having just DON'T HAPPEN ANYMORE. The terrible twos don't need to be terrible, three year olds don't need to be threenagers-- just get Julia in your corner and make parenting fun again."

Aubry Hoffman
Aubry HoffmanThe Queen of Intuition

"Julia brings decades of education and experience to the table as a coach and it shows in every interaction and conversation you have with her about parenting. I feel no judgement talking to Julia about parenting, her suggestions are easy to implement and always take into consideration my unique parenting situation."

Jane J.Mother of Three

"Julia's knowledge and insight has been wonderful in helping me to nurture my highly sensitive children through many intense emotional challenges. I really appreciate all of the tools that she has given me to connect with my kids and help them when they are struggling."

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