As parenting researchers, we've seen this happen often with highly sensitive kids. But psychologists and neuroscientists have found that, in the right environment, kids with highly sensitive brains have rare advantages. The empathy advantage of highly sensitivity kidsNot only do highly sensitive kids show more creativity, awareness and openness than less-sensitive kids, but they possess an underappreciated trait: empathy. Here are the most common signs of highly sensitive kids: They notice subtle details, such as a teacher's new outfit or when furniture has been moved. Highly sensitive kids have an entirely different approach to their environment, and that is a strength.

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