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Highly Intuitive Child: A Guide to Understanding and Parenting Unusually Sensitive and Empathic Children

by Catherine Crawford (MFT.)

Book Details

Publisher:Hunter House
Published:2012
Pages:219
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

This engaging picture book offers young children a gentle introduction to the complex world of emotions through relatable scenarios and clear, accessible language. A licensed family therapist brings ...

Our Review

This engaging picture book offers young children a gentle introduction to the complex world of emotions through relatable scenarios and clear, accessible language. A licensed family therapist brings professional insight to age-appropriate examples that help children identify feelings like frustration, excitement, and disappointment in everyday situations. The narrative provides concrete emotional vocabulary that builds self-awareness and social-emotional learning from an early age. Vivid illustrations perfectly complement the text, giving visual cues that help preschoolers connect facial expressions and body language with internal states.

What sets this emotional learning resource apart is its practical approach to developing emotional intelligence through actionable coping strategies. Parents will appreciate the thoughtful guidance on helping children navigate big feelings, while the book's reassuring tone creates a safe space for discussing challenging emotions. This makes it particularly valuable for children who struggle with emotional regulation or need support expressing themselves. The result is a foundational tool that empowers young readers to understand and articulate their inner experiences with growing confidence.

Themes

Empathy in children

Subjects

Empathy in children