https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 12:22:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2003640 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:18:23 +0000 ALV91711 2003640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is a sensitive toddler. Changing his routine is a real struggle, which we just went through this month. Luckily his daycare teachers realize this and have been really helpful in this transition. </p> <p>He's also not really a tantrum thrower but when something frustrates him or he gets mad he cries. Big fat tears. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2003630 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:05:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2003630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: My DS is very sensitive - we loved the book "the kissing hand" and another suggestion would be to pick out a special toy together and let her know that whenever she misses you to hug it and know you love her (with my DS we used small rocks in his pocket but he is much older) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2003092 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:57:25 +0000 Kimberlybee 2003092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a super thoughtful and sensitive child. She likes to share everything and will grab a tissue to wipe the tears off for her cousins that are crying. We think she has a kind, old soul in her toddler being. I was able to stay at home with her but have to return to work before she turns 2. I am really dreading it and fear the change. I know she will be okay but it makes me sad to know that I won't be able to console her when she needs mommy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2003054 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:29:25 +0000 looch 2003054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is very sensitive, he really takes it to heart when someone calls him a name or tells him that they don't want to play with him. It breaks my heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2003017 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:09:19 +0000 Cherrybee 2003017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is very sensitive but in a totally different way. She is super confident and loves new people and situations but gets overstimulated very easily and cant settle back down for a good while afterwards. The change in routine over Christmas and the addition of shiny trees everywhere really unsettled her to the point where she couldn't nap at all for two days and barely slept at night. She ate NOTHING Christmas Day because she was so unsettled and cried so hard from tiredness she was sick at one point. Things improved when I took the decorations down at home... And I find plenty of outdoor time helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002966 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:41:51 +0000 littleblessings 2002966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my LOs are super sensitive. They cry when the other cries cuz they feel bad. S is just starting to make the connection that I'll always come back. When she's tired the connection is lost though. H however is a completely said fervent story. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002956 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:36:13 +0000 autumnlove 2002956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO 1 is very sensitive and shy. DH bought her a book called Bye Bye Time by Elizabeth Verdick and that helped her understand that bye bye is not forever, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002939 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:27:03 +0000 yoursilverlining 2002939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: hope it helps!! :grin: Daniel Tiger has been a real lifesaver for us for lots of things, but especially the "grownups come back" song!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002932 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:21:17 +0000 mediagirl 2002932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: the special toy definitely helps. M is allowed to bring her baby doll, her lovey bunny and a blanket to school with her. The teacher snuggled with her and let her hold her "friends" until she felt better. </p> <p>We have actually been singing the Grownups Come Back song to her but we should watch that episode again! Thanks for that recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002929 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:18:02 +0000 yoursilverlining 2002929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, E is very sensitive. She does not do well with loud noises, yelling, etc. </p> <p>One thing that worked really well for us specifically for daycare (E had a *rough* transition into the toddler room, and then another semi-rough transition when her main teacher left and a new one started) was to watch the Daniel Tiger episode that talks about how “grownups always come back”. We watched it several times over a week-long period and talked each time we watched it about how mom and dad ALWAYS come back. When I would drop her off, I would remind her that moms always come back. I found out recently that when her little buddies are upset, she tells them not to worry because their mom/dad will always come back! So, that one seems to have worked well for us.</p> <p>I try to validate her feelings and then talk through them, but honestly, I don’t know if she is too young to do this or not. I also suggest she bring along a special small toy/stuffed animal who she can hold if she feels upset or nervous – I think that helps some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-sensitive-child#post-2002894 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:44:53 +0000 mediagirl 2002894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do. My lo is very sensitive to sadness and anger. She also has a very hard time with change. </p> <p>She just started a new daycare and the first day she cried because they went to a different room for lunch and then went back to the main room she had started in. The change threw her off. Today she started sniffling because we left (cried for 10 minutes) and started tearing up when my friend arrived to pick up her son. (My friend ended up staying until my husband got there to pick her up so she wouldn't lose it again).</p> <p>Anyone else have a sensitive child? How do you handle it? Do you do anything to let them know that it's going to be okay when you're not there and they are sad? </p>