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Brew #6: Finding Joy in Sensitivity & Black Friday Sneak Peek
Jill Gilbert
November 28, 2024
Raising Highly Sensitive Kids. No Filter.
Hey mama,
Do you ever look at your highly sensitive child and think about what a beautiful gift it is to see the world through their eyes? Today, as families gather around tables across the country, I'm thinking about our unique community of HSC parents and how we understand a different kind of gratitude – one that celebrates the child who notices every subtle change, feels every emotion deeply, and experiences life with remarkable intensity.
After months of listening to your biggest challenges as an HSC parent, we've created something I'm incredibly excited about – our first-ever Black Friday Bundle. This power-packed collection includes three essential resources specifically designed for raising highly sensitive children:
✨ The Ultimate Travel Games Collection - Keep your HSC regulated and engaged during holiday travels
✨ The HSC Parent's Guide to Tricky Conversations - Navigate difficult situations with confidence and grace
✨ The Ultimate Sensory Travel Toolkit - Everything you need to prevent and manage overwhelm on the go
🎁 BONUS: The Ultimate Meltdown Manual - Our most comprehensive guide for handling overwhelming moments (exclusive early access before its 2025 public release!)
Everything in this collection addresses your unique daily challenges, from holiday sensory overwhelm to those public meltdowns that other parents just don't understand. Keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow morning; this isn't just another parenting resource, it's your complete support system for navigating life with your sensitive little one.
In this week's cozy brew:
🌟 Featured Blog: Finding beauty in your child's sensitivity (because it truly is their superpower!)
👋 Meet Madeha: The OT mama revolutionizing how we approach sensory needs (her new book on picky eating is a game-changer!)
📚 "Before the Brave Bite" - Finally, a book that understands food textures, tastes, and transitions – perfect for our sensory-sensitive eaters who need a little extra support at mealtimes
🖤 Black Friday Bundle Preview (including exclusive early access to The Ultimate Meltdown Manual!)
📸 A simple photo practice that might just change how you see your everyday moments
🔬 Game-changing research on how playtime shapes our little ones' social success
As you gather around your table today, I hope you take a moment to celebrate not just the big things, but the small victories too – like understanding why your child needs their favorite cup, or knowing exactly how to fold their socks "the right way." These aren't small things to our HSCs, and your attention to their needs is building a foundation of trust and security that will last a lifetime.
With a full and grateful heart…
JILL
FOUNDER & CEO
HOT OFF THE BLOG
Appreciating Sensitivity as a Mom to a Sensitive Child
Parenting a highly sensitive child may come with unique challenges, but it also offers the opportunity to witness the beauty of their heightened awareness and emotional depth. Their ability to notice the little things—like a kind word, a beautiful sunset, or someone else’s unspoken needs—can bring a sense of wonder and meaning to everyday moments.
Appreciating sensitivity as the mother of a highly sensitive child can bring joy and deepen your connection with your child. By shifting your perspective, you can see their sensitivity as a superpower that fosters creativity, empathy, and insight.
WORTH YOUR FOLLOW
Meet Madeha Ayub, a pediatric occupational therapist whose unique perspective comes from walking two paths: one as a seasoned professional and another as a mom navigating sensory sensitivities with her own child. Born and raised in NYC and now settled in New Jersey with her family of four, Madeha brings eight years of hands-on experience supporting children with sensory needs.
After five enriching years in school settings, she switched to home health OT, where she witnessed firsthand the growing need for sensory processing support. This professional insight, combined with her personal journey parenting a sensory-sensitive child, has shaped her mission to create comfortable, safe, and sensory-friendly worlds for children.
Through her social media presence, Madeha shares practical, child-led strategies that work in real homes with real families. Her approach is refreshingly simple: offering feasible solutions that any household can implement to help children thrive.
She also just published a new children’s book that can help parents of sensory sensitive children explore foods! (Find more about her new book in our "What We're Reading" section below, *spoiler alert* it’s amazing!)
Black Friday Preview
THE CALM MAMA BUNDLE
Pssst... here's your sneak peek and it’s $100 off this Black Friday! Check your inbox early Friday morning when this magical bundle officially drops (and trust me, you won't want to miss this one!).
 | The Ultimate Travel Games Collection✨ 40+ travel-friendly games: Activities designed to calm, entertain, and connect with your child during car rides, flights, or waiting rooms. Designed for our highly sensitive kiddos! ✨ Age-specific activities: Tailored games for ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-10, and 11-14, ensuring they're engaging and appropriate for every stage. |
 | The HSC Parent's Guide to Tricky Conversations✨ Tailored tools: Language for specific scenarios during those times when you aren't sure what exactly to say or how to approach the conversation. ✨ Your Advocacy Companion: Your guide to help you find your voice and advocate confidently for your HSC. |
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 | The Ultimate Sensory Travel Toolkit✨ 25+ pages with what to pack: From car rides to plane trips to holiday dinners. This guide is a must-have with everything you need! ✨ Sensory-specific: Identify how your unique HSC experiences things, and choose items that support their specific needs. |
All this for just $27 (normally $127) + An Exclusive Bonus!
✨ BONUS ✨ The Ultimate Meltdown Manual: Real-life strategies to handle the toughest moments with your highly sensitive child—whether it’s a public meltdown, bedtime battles, or sibling conflicts. (This game-changing guide will be available to the public for purchase in January 2025- but when you purchase this bundle, you can get FREE exclusive early access starting December 5th!)
Just for Moms
DAILY PHOTO REFLECTION
Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
Finding gratitude doesn't always need words or quiet reflection time – sometimes it's as simple as capturing a moment that makes your heart smile. Start a "Photo Joy Pause" practice by snapping just one photo each day of something that brings you peace or contentment. It might be your child's hands carefully arranging their toys, steam rising from your morning coffee, afternoon sunlight making patterns on your wall, or your little one finally settled into their favorite reading nook.
No need for perfect lighting or Instagram-worthy compositions – these photos are just for you, tiny visual anchors of daily blessings. At the end of each week, take a few minutes to scroll through your collection. You'll discover a beautiful photo diary of quiet victories and tender moments that might have otherwise slipped by unnoticed. It's particularly powerful on challenging days, offering gentle reminders of the good that surrounds you. As this simple practice becomes habit, you'll start noticing these beautiful moments everywhere, gently shifting your focus toward the quiet joys that fill your days.
News & Research
ON THE RADAR
Playtime's Hidden Gift: Study Reveals How Parent-Child Play Shapes Social Success
That loving back-and-forth during playtime shapes more than just sweet memories - it's actually building your child's social blueprint. A revealing new study from the University of Georgia followed 120 mothers and their toddlers, uncovering how our playful interactions ripple into our children's friendships.
The researchers found something beautiful: when parents balance being responsive with gentle guidance during play, their little ones mirror those same skills with friends. It's like watching a delicate dance unfold - these children learned to both lead and follow, to speak up and listen.
So those moments when you're following your child's lead while still staying engaged? You're not just playing - you're helping them write the script for all their future connections, one playful moment at a time. The study, published in Developmental Psychology, just confirms what many of us felt in our hearts - that play is so much more than just play.
What We’re Doing
CURRENT BINGE
 | Before The Brave BiteMADEHA AYUB Got a Picky Eater? Meet Your Favorite Book! "Before the Brave Bite" follows Darwin, a young boy who approaches new foods with sensory sensitivity (sound familiar?). Through delightful rhyming verses, this heartwarming picture book turns mealtime challenges into an adventure of discovery, showing that exploring unfamiliar foods can be fun when taken one tiny, brave bite at a time. What makes this book special is how it validates every child's unique food journey. There's no pushing or pressure here – just gentle encouragement and understanding that some of us need extra time to warm up to new textures and tastes. With practical strategies woven into the story and helpful tips in the author's note, it's perfect for families navigating selective eating or sensory challenges at mealtimes. Get ready for a story that'll have your little one giggling while building mealtime confidence! |
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