So it’s no secret that we’re such HUGE lovers of crystals in our house…. my collection is always growing with those that I feel connections with, or am attracted to, and those that I know the home needs.
Most recently I started looking into crystals for Boe though. He’s always been rushing to pick some of mine up and hold them tight, and I was fed up of having to try and find where he’d hidden mine each time I wanted them for meditation, so I started crystal shopping for him.
I came across quite a few that were perfect for Highly Sensitive children / empaths, so I messaged my mum to see if she could pick me some up from the crystal shop where I used to live and I also messaged my crystal provider up here to see if she could help me out with some of the collection. Thankfully, we were soon supplied with the most gorgeous crystals – all a perfect size for Boe’s toddler hands. We’ve had experiences with crystals and Boe before – he always wore his amber bracelet to help with his teething, and he loves having some of my crystals with him when he’s poorly, so because they’d been such a hit with him before, it made sense to get some to help him with his HS.
Crystals all come with a huge amount of different benefits – I’d never stop typing if I was to list everything every crystal helps with, so below is just a little snippet of why I chose these particular crystals for him.
These are the ones I chose for him:
Sodalite – Sodalite enhances the positives and protects against the negatives that you pick up and also brings about a calming effect. It’s also a great crystal for communication, which is sometimes hard when you can’t figure out the world around you – this stone helps give courage to communicate.
Shungite – helps with detoxifying and purifying your body by absorbing and eliminating any negative energies or anything that is health hazardous to the body. They infuse your aura with light, allowing only positive and beneficial energies to reach your body.
Snow Quartz – this gorgeous crystal helps you see the world through clear eyes and give you sharpness of mind. It also helps balance your yin and yang and cast aside any burdens.
Smoky Quartz – this crystal has always been Boe’s major crystal – ever since mine arrived almost 2 years ago, it’s always the first one he picks up off my shelf. So it was only fair that he had it in his bundle. I’d be here all day if I was to type out all the benefits of Smoky Quartz, but the main reason I added it into Boe’s bundle was because it helps keep you protected and grounded, and it also protects against emotional and environmental stress while absorbing negative thought patterns. (Side note: Smoky quartz is also a great crystal to have if you’re trying to give up smoking!)
Rose Quartz – who doesn’t love Rose Quartz?! We have 6 Rose Quartz crystals in our house, from smooth, tumbled to rub in times of need, to my very precious rough crystal which I’ve had since the early days of my infertility journey over 20 years ago. This really is the mother of all crystals – it’s gentle and soothing and helps to heal emotional pain.
Amethyst – this is another of Boe’s go-to crystals. Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to promote calm, balance, and peace. It is also used to eliminate impatience and purifies negative energy. My Northern crystal seller popped this in his bundle for free, bless her, because it’s such a great crystal for the kids, and she knew just how much he loved crystals and gets so much benefits from them all. It’s also a very good protective stone.
Boe has all of these in a little organza bag, and when he’s feeling overwhelmed we go off to a quiet space and I let him pick out the crystals he’s most drawn to at that time to hold and rub whilst he have a cuddle. We do this in complete scilence so that he really listens to what his body is telling him that he needs and so that he can absorb the benefits of those crystals that he’s chosen. Then when he’s ready, he pops them back into the bag and carries on about his day if he’s able.
These aren’t the only crystals suitable for Highly Sensitive children or empaths, but these are the simple ones that I chose for Boe. I didn’t want to overwhelm him with crystal energy and end up giving him more to deal with…. if you’re looking for what crystals your body needs then you’re best off going into your local crystal shop and having a chat with them. If you don’t have one near by, just let me know and I’ll put you in contact with my crystal shops – both sell online and are extremely helpful. Their crystals all come ready charged as well, so as soon as they arrive they’ll be ready to help you!
It’s worth noting that if you do decide to go down the route of crystals with a toddler, PLEASE be mindful about them being possible choking hazzards and watch them like hawks….. whilst they are beautiful, they can be mistaken for sweeties – especially if you choose the smooth, rolled options.
Sending you love and light,
Kate xx
