Does your kid get overwhelmed by sights and sounds? Do seemingly small things, like clothing tags, really bug them? You might have a highly sensitive child.

9 signs you might be raising a highly sensitive child

Does your kid get overwhelmed by sights and sounds? Do seemingly small things, like sock seams or clothing tags, really bug them? You might have a highly sensitive child.

9 signs you have a highly sensitive kid

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