When children begin to demonstrate psychic abilities the subject can be difficult to approach. How do you tell when listening to your child's experiences, whether or not they are fact or fiction?

In trying to keep a "low-key" around the house, lately, I question, whether or not this decision is a practicle one...

Friday evening after picking my daughter up from her father's house, in a tiny wisp of a voice she says, “Mom, I need to talk to one of those people who have an office that makes you feel better when you tell them things.” (Yikes!!!)*

For what felt like an eternity, I said nothing while wondering if it wasn't me that brought this on, her father’s and my divorce, the home-front she deals with outside of this one or all of the above. Then I thought I should take my own advice and just listen!

My daughter began by telling me that she felt she shouldn’t be sharing any of this with anyone because when she had tried, some of the "before and after" school workers told her it was evil and sadly, some, even discouraged other children from playing with her.

She shared with me that during an out-of-state hiking trip there had been discussion as to which of two trails should be taken. Between path A & B, her opinon was path B, because a bridge was "broken" ahead. Although her opinion was ignored, she did what was expected and continued the hike. The group did, in fact, come upon a bridge which had been in tact, but was out, "broken". The incline was too steep so they had to turn back.

I asked her what happened afterward, she said:

“I told them I wished they would have listened to me, but they pretty much just stuck their noses in the air and turned around. No one would talk to me after that...” (this can be common place in what a child can experience when they are displaying abilities and don't feel one way or another about saying something. It makes sense to them and they blurt it out; psychic or not.)

The other scenario delt with a car accident, returning from the mall. She had tried to tell the woman driving, that she felt danger; "...the kind that makes you stop breathing." She said she felt there was an accident down the road they were going to turn at and hadn't wanted to get into the car in the first place. They did run into an accident and though none of them were hurt, it still bothered her. She wondered if she had caused the accident or was responsible somehow.

If you run into scenarios such as these and are trying to determine fact from fiction always leave the door open for communication. You may not know in the beginning what to believe but observing your child's demeanor along with open talk will help tremendously!

Also, try not to "fill-in-the-blank" if your child does decide to share his or her experiences with you. Waiting for their description of an event can often reveal simple similarities to a movie they might have seen in the past (like Indian in the Cupboard) or in fact, something entirely different, but let them tell you.

For instance, an hour or two before bed spent in "quiet time" with your child can open an opportunity for reflective thought or sharing a chore such as baking or cleaning. Anything that gives a one-on-one without making a bigger deal out of something than necessary, will help them express and adjust, if need be, to whatever it is they are dealing with, plus you'll have a yummy dessert or clean bathroom to boot!

*Should you feel strongly about taking this specific route, research personally through word of mouth or by other means of investigation to avoid the possibility of unecessary or commercialized medication.*

Elleise
Clairvoyance Editor
www.Elleise.com