Welcome to Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary — empowering support for parents of sensitive kids with big emotions.

Parenting is the hardest job we’ll ever do. And parenting a sensitive child who’s struggling can feel like an endless emotional marathon.

But what if raising your sensitive kid with big emotions could actually feel GOOD? Enter Raised Resilient with Dr. Hilary — the parenting podcast I wish I’d had as a first-time mama!

This podcast exists to support you as you parent your highly sensitive child — start at the beginning, or search below for the episode that’s most relevant for you right now!

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Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Sensitive Child

(& 3 Shifts to Help You Parent More Effectively!)

Gentle parenting is often imagined as staying calm, speaking softly, and always keeping our cool—but that version of it just doesn’t work for highly sensitive kids. In fact, if you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through frustration, you know it doesn’t help.

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Rethinking Child Therapy: 5 Reasons Why It May Not Be the Best Approach for Sensitive Kids

Have you ever considered therapy for your sensitive child, hoping it might be the key to managing their meltdowns and learning to regulate their big emotions? If so, this episode offers 5 compelling reasons to reconsider this intervention — from a play therapist & parenting specialist.

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“You’re the Worst Mommy Ever!”: Navigating Children’s Mad Feelings

Anger is one of the trickiest emotions we deal with as parents. When our kids are angry – especially at us – it can be SO tough to stay calm and regulated and to respond in a way that feels good!

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163: Am I Raising a Narcissist? Why Sensitive Kids Show a Lack of Empathy When They're Upset

Have you ever caught yourself Googling "am I raising a narcissist" at 2am after another rough day? In this episode, I share why sensitive, emotionally intense kids can look narcissistic.

162: Why Gentle Parenting Is Not Working for Your Sensitive Kid: 5 Proven Ways to Handle Your Child's Meltdowns

Is gentle parenting not working even after every script you've tried? In this episode, I share five popular gentle parenting techniques that can make meltdowns worse with your sensitive kid, and WHY each one backfires.

161: Why Are My Kids Always Fighting? Here's Why Sibling Rivalry Isn't the Problem

Does your day feel like one meltdown right after another? Do you dread the sound of your two kids playing in the other room, because you already know how it's going to end? In today's episode, I unpack what changed for Angela and Andrew.

160: The Hidden Cycle Making Your Sensitive Child's Meltdowns Worse (And How to Break It)

Why does clearing your whole afternoon for a special outing often end in a meltdown over dinner? In this episode, I walk you through why special outings and one-on-one time backfire, and what your child needs from you.

159: Why The “Easy” Child Needs Emotional Attention Too (and How to Help Them Express Big Feelings Before They Become a People Pleaser)

In this episode, I walk you through why the child who never falls apart is often the one working the hardest to keep their feelings from showing and why an easy child having big feelings means the whole family system is finally getting support.

158: Kindergarten Transition for Sensitive Kids: What the Bedtime Meltdowns Really Mean and How to Help Your Child Adjust

Does your sensitive child seem totally fine at school, only to completely fall apart when bedtime comes? In this episode, I walk you through how I'm watching for signs of stress in my own sensitive child during her kindergarten transition.

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