Nurturing Empathic Children: Protection & Empowerment

  • Hyper-sensitivity to crowds, loud noises, or tense environments

  • Unexplained stomachaches/headaches after school or social events

  • “Old soul” wisdom or conversations beyond their years

  • Seeing shadows, colors around people, or “imaginary friends” (spirit companions)

  • Sudden mood swings that mirror others’ unspoken emotions

Many empathic children are labeled with:

  • ADHD/ADD (energy overwhelm → distraction)

  • Mild Autism (sensory overload → withdrawal)
    Note: Severe autism operates on its own spectrum—a distinct neurotype.

Why This Happens:
A child absorbing classroom stress may:

  • Fidget (releasing others’ anxious energy)

  • “Zone out” (psychic overload protection)

  • Mimic bullies’ behaviors (unconscious energy mirroring)

  1. Emotional Literacy:

    • “Is this your sad or someone else’s?” (Help them discern)

    • Create a “Feelings Map”: Draw where emotions hit their body

  2. Rituals for Balance:

    • Post-school “Energy Shake-Off”: Make it a fun game – Jump 3x yelling, singing or chanting, “Not mine!” Let your little one know there shaking of the energies of others

    • Bedtime “Bubble Visualization”: “See your sparkle shield growing!” – Let them know that it protects them when they sleep.

  3. Honor Their Sight:

    • If they see spirits: “Thank you for watching, but we’re safe now.”

    • Keep a “Vision Journal” to normalize their experiences

  4. Nature Therapy:

    • Barefoot grass time (grounds excess energy). This is huge! There have been studies done on the benefits of earth time for children.

    • “Tree Hugging” – or touching (  I do this) challenges (transfers overwhelm to earth)

Parent Survival Kit:

  • Awareness is number one

  • Practices exercise yourself (check out the Empath page)

  • Children absorb your energy.  Radiate calmness that honors their uniqueness and everyday magic.

  1. Salt Guardianship:

    • Bowl of sea salt under the bed (absorbs nighttime anxiety & cleanses the space)

    • Himalayan salt lamp (neutralizes EMFs + creates calming ions; it’s salt so activate it to protect as well)

    • Parent Tip: Teach child to whisper “Thank you, salt friends!” daily

  2. Rosemary Shield:

    • Dried rosemary under pillow or mattress (ancient European protection they hung it over the doorway)

    • Rub fresh sprigs on stuffed animals while affirming: “Safe and strong!”

  3. Obsidian Anchor:

    • Place black obsidian in their backpack (Aztec grounding stone)

    • Blessing: “Guardian stone, keep [Name]’s energy their own.”  If your up to it, I recommend doing this for 33 -45 days. Just a  30 second ritual – putting the intent into the stone & activating it.

  4. Sacred Space Ritual:

    • Salt in 4 room corners (Hawiian & Egyptian warding technique)

    • Invite ancestors nightly: “Loved ones, wrap [Name] in peace.”

    • Call Archangel Michael: “Shield this child with blue-light!”

Final Note:
Empathic children aren’t “broken”—they’re cosmic antennas learning to dial their frequency. Your role? Teach them to curate energy, not just absorb it.

For deeply sensitive kids, ask about my Child Attunements—gentle energy “instruction manuals” to help them thrive.

I currently only work with 8 years old & up.

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