RAISING A CHILD WITH PSYCHIC ABILITIES

During the first five years of life, the reincarnated soul has not been contaminated by what we perceive as a sense of social responsibility. Guilt, pride, failure, and challenges are concepts unknown to children. We are born trusting that nature will take care of us and thinking that we are perfect the way we were created. If only these emotions could last for a lifetime!

Children are extremely receptive to spirituality. In fact, all of us were psychics before being forced to place society's priorities in order. Children can't tell the difference between what we consider real and what we see as fantasy. They are like little sponges - their minds absorb whatever concepts you introduce to them as real. They also look up to their parents for guidance. This is why it's so important to nurture the spirit within, instead of the child within.

This being said, the advice given here is for all parents and not just those who have a little psychic living at home. It's up to you to help your child develop this God-given gift. 

STORYTELLERS - We often become amazed at the extent of a child's imagination. Their creativity seems to be as endless as their playful energy. Parents don't always pay attention to their children when they are allowing their imagination run wild. Give a child a pencil and paper and you will be surprised to find a pictorial narration that will leave Stephanie Meyer in the dark! Take the time to listen and they will explain all the details. It could be a past life memory, or it could be something that happened to someone who has entered the spirit world.

IMAGINARY FRIENDS - If you are a movie junkie the thought of your child talking to a spirit will give you the creeps. Hollywood's take on spirits is far from the truth. There is nothing to be scared of. If your child's imaginary friend looks more like the cookie monster than a human being, chances are it's not a spirit. On the other hand, if his description fits that of a human being and he enjoys playing and talking to him, it's likely that he is in the presence of a spiritual being. Many times children are visited by relatives who have past on. Other times, the child simply recognizes those entities that will form part of his life as long as he lives: Spirit Guides. We all have them and they are a God sent! There is no reason to panic and think that someone is trying to hurt your baby. Either way, the smart thing to do is to keep track of your child's behavior as the bond between child and spirit grows. And always remember - you, as the parent, are in control. If you suspect that the "imaginary friend" is a spirit who might not be a good influence, you have the power to talk to it with authority and set the rules over your household. That usually does the trick and they'll leave the child alone. The worse thing anyone can do is fear a spirit.

DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES Spirits will often communicate with us through dreams, and they usually know how to get their message across without the need for drama. Some dreams are more difficult to interpret because the symbolism changes from one person to the next. It is important to listen to your child's dreams and learn the difference between a dream and a revelation. Again, the dream could be about a past-life memory, a future prediction, or a spiritual journey. If your child has vivid dreams and likes to share them with you, it's a good idea to keep a log of what they are. If the dreams turn to nightmares, there are a couple of things you can do. If the nightmares are being caused by a spirit that is trying to communicate with the child, find out what is scaring the child.

The imagery is too violent and graphic - (As in the case of a spirit who is trying to show something bad that happened to him while he was alive) This is what you can do: talk to the spirit yourself. Don't think of them as extraterrestrial beings. They are people just like you and me. The only difference is that they no longer inhabit a body. Explain to this entity that you understand his need to communicate, but he needs to let go of whatever happened in the past and leave all the negative energy behind. Tell him that he is frightening your child. After that, just wait and see. The spirit might stop trying to communicate altogether, or it might choose a lighter, friendlier approach.

The child is perceiving the experience in a negative way This usually happens once they are gaining consciousness of our human reality. If the child understands that he is being visited by something that is not supposed to exist, he will become extremely frightened. This is the case with many children who wake up in the middle of the night screaming because they think someone is hiding in their closet; and those who try to find any excuse to stay awake because they are afraid to dream of something unusual. It takes time and lots of patience to help your child regain the confidence and trust they were born with. Try to calm their fears by assuring them that there is nothing to be scared of, and show them how to control each situation by communicating openly with any entities or energies that might approach them while they are in a dream state. Never brush off a dream by downplaying its importance. If you do that, you are only showing them how to discard their psychic abilities.

Remember, feeding your child's imagination does not consist of pretending to believe in the tooth-fairy and Santa Claus. It's a long-term process that will eventually find the proper balance resulting in a highly creative, healthy, spiritual adult.