She is nearly 6, a very sensitive little girl and I feel like I am a shit parent as I really lack patience with her. She is freaked out by loads of things that most other children wouldn't bat an eyelid about. She's very reluctant to try new things or go anywhere different. I'm so scared she going to grow up to be anxious and inhibited. Part of it is my fault as I'm not a consistent mum - sometimes I can be patient and explain things to her and other times I'm shouty and horrible. I am terrified she will grow up with low self esteem yet the way I am with her is probably going to contribute to just that.
I have the book 'The Highly Sensitive Child' but I just can't get on with it, it seems a bit airy-fairy to me and not that practical. Does anyone have any more advice on how I can help her?
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Very sensitive DD - I feel I am getting it all wrong with her.
peggotty · 17/11/2010 21:01
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