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. Hilarythe 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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Parenting Reflections: When My Daughter’s Hair Clip Meltdown Wasn’t Actually About the Hair Clips — How I Resisted the Urge to “Fix It” While Parenting My Highly Sensitive Child

Hair clip meltdown? Not really about the clips. Dr. Hilary shares a morning from her home and the reminder she needed to pause instead of trying to “fix it” while parenting her highly sensitive daughter.

139. How Kids Actually Learn to Regulate Their Emotions — and Why It Matters So Much for Highly Sensitive Kids (Hint: It’s Not What You Expect!)

In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares the real process behind how children learn to handle big emotions—and the powerful, unexpected way parents can support calm and connection.

Parenting Reflections: Lesley’s Story of Growth and Grace — From Single Mom Facing Big Meltdowns to Building a Calm, Connected Blended Family

In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary talks with Lesley as she shares her journey from single motherhood and daily meltdowns to finding calm, connection, and balance—just as life surprised her with an engagement and a newly blended family.

138. Why You Can’t Reason With a Dysregulated Child (& What Actually Helps in the Moment!)

When sensitive kids are upset, logic won’t work. In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary explains why you can’t reason with an emotionally activated child—and what to do instead to bring more calm and connection.

Parenting Reflections: How My 4-Year-Old Learned to Ride a "Big Girl" Bike—And Why Building Frustration Tolerance in Small Moments Made All the Difference

In this podcast episode, Dr. Hilary shares how her 4-year-old learns to ride a two-wheel bike, showing how nurturing and preparing kids for new challenges helps them grow confidence, resilience, and independence.

137. Why “Just Stay Calm” Doesn’t Work During Your Child’s Meltdowns—And What to Focus on Instead

Struggling to stay calm when your child melts down? Discover why it feels so hard, what’s really happening in your body, and how to find calm again while parenting highly sensitive kids.

Stay connected:

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