How do I deal with my daughter who seems to have a sixth sense?

Question

My daughter is a week off her 3rd birthday, but lately she's beginning to make me wonder...For about 6 months she's been seeing things that I can't, talking to 'someone', and her intelligence has soared (her day care providers say she needs more as they can't keep up - she's more on par with a 4-5 yer old). Over the last 6 weeks she's been having huge night terrors and has become extra loving (and me and her are really loving already). Yesterday I met her father at the train station as she is going for a week's visitation (regular thing). He called me from the train quite concerned as she stated (to me on the 'phone too) that now she is with her Daddy I am going to die on the rail tracks in the countryside. She doesn't understand yet hat railsways are dangerous, she hasn't learnt anything about this at daycare and she doesn't know about death either. I'm really worried! Any ideas?

Answer 1

I had a similar problem with my daughter who just turned six. She always used to talk and smile at things we couldn't see.
She could see my grandma soon after she died at 2.5years old, her toys used to go off in the middle of the night playing tunes and making noises.
When we were on holiday in majorca when she was a little over 3, her baby brother was crying in the bedroom in the cot. In passing I asked her why she thought he was crying and she answered "Because that lady is trying to pick him up and he doesnt' like it" She went on to describe her face including rouge(!!) and her long old fashioned skirt and tall hat. Aparently she had a genleman friend waiting for her beside the door!!
Jokingly my husband told her to tell the lady and man to go away as we had paid for this room, and she replied "You tell her daddy, 'coz now she's standing right next to you!"
I've never seen him move so fast!
She mentioned a few other strange things throughout the holiday.
She then found what we've put down to an imaginary friend called Wendy, who also wore a long skirt and followed her every where she went (including nursery) because she was sad and couldn't find her mammy.
She now tells her friends that she can see my brother (who passed in october) in her mirror and he smiles, but doesn't tell me because I'll get sad.
It's very unnerving when your child talks like this and my husband (apart from that night in majorca) tends to shrug these things off as if they are nothing, but to me there is definatly somthing in it! Children don't just come out with these things from nowhere.
Why don't you contact your local spiritulist cenetre, maybe they can put you in touch with someone who can help you and put your mind at ease.
I'd definatley stay away from railways from now on though, seriously!!
Try to be thankfull for your daughters gift, she's been given it for a reason!!
Good luck .

Answer 2

My daughter is 3.5, my cousin who is studying to be a nurse gave her the Denver II test and she tests at the level of a 6 year old. She also has a sixth sense (as do I). The one thing you need to understand is that she is 3...and she has a very active imagination. At this age, it is difficult for her to decipher between what she sees as just a dream, and what she sees as a psychic vision. She won't perfect this until she's much older. There is a good chance she had a "vision" about the day she left on the train with her dad, but her subconcious took over and added "dream aspects" to it (thus, you getting run over). She may have had some aprehension about the trip and her dreaming mind put this twist into it. When she wakes with the night terrors, no matter how tired you are, ask her to talk about her dream. This will give you a better understanding on how to handle it. As an adult, you will be able to determine what is possible and what is not...and perhaps what to be cautious about.

Answer 3

You probably have an EXTREMELY intelligent daughter.

She is most likely getting this from movies or TV shows she watches.

She also probably has imaginary friends, which is a sign of superintelligence, at least that's what the doctors told my parents when I was about that age and doing all those things.

I grew up fine. If this persists after her 6th birthday, you may need to be concerned about getting her to a psychologist. They can help you figure out what's going on. She may be paranoid, but I doubt it.

She seems to be just too smart for her age. And, no matter how careful you are about what she sees at daycare, you don't really know what she might have heard, from another kid or a teacher even.

It wouldn't surprise me if she skips a few grades in school. Her mind is very advanced.

Answer 4

How can she not know about death if she told you you're going to die on the tracks?

Have you died on the tracks since she's been away?

Honestly, she sounds like a gifted toddler with a high IQ. Its not uncommon for toddlers to have imaginary friends, especially quick kids, their peers tend to be so far below them that they need the interaction of someone more on par with themselves, thus they make one up.

As far as the night terrors, those are incredibly common with kids her age. Check with your mom and gramma, and your husbands as well, you'll find somewhere in the family where someone walked and or talked in their sleep as a child or even young adult.

A toddlers emotional development rounds new corners and increases out of the blue, just like how a child suddenly walks or suddenly says a word. Its normal for them to suddenly express more emotion like sympathy, empathy, care, love...

As for death and how that might happen, I can remember being 2-3 and knowing that certain things could kill a person. Like fall off a building or being hit by a car. Dont assume she doesnt know about death. It doesnt take you telling her, she can pick it up from the talk of strangers in the store, or a clip on tv that you didnt notice.

She sounds like a normal aware gifted toddler.

Answer 5

Children this age often have this so called sixth sense. It is an ability that most of us loose as we grow older. My son could usually know what was in a package before it was opened. Imaginary friends are also common. A child has a lot of learning to do, and a big imaginations. Just give her lots of hugs and reassurance that you love her.

Answer 6

It's now not the one one, The Shining used crimson anyplace unhealthy matters had been going to occur, (so nearly the various inside of the lodge is a few version of the colour crimson,orange or burgundy). The Matrix used black and white for virtually the whole lot and each person besides while major characters had been worried, the captains all wore darkish pink. The regulations of Zion wore blue and gold, and at one factor Trinity brings a royal pink cloak to Neo (a coronation) of types.

Answer 7

I (if I where you) would really start paying attention to her gift (if you will) and do not discount it. And do not discourge it. Children can see things that adults cannot because Adults are trained to be closed minded about things, while kids are still being kids and open to everything..learning.
You might want to do some research in the Family (both sides) and see if anyone has had this also in the family tree.

Answer 8

No need to be worried. do research on gifted children. You will find that they are highly sensitive and imaginative. Start her off in the right program now.

How wonderful for you to have a gifted little girl, who is sensitive. She will do great things one day if you nurture her unique qualities=)

Answer 9

if this is a serious question....take her to a medium. my middle daughter is very gifted. from the time she was little, she could see auras. all my kids have the gift, but especially my middle girl. just stay away from the rail tracks...if you have to go near them, be careful.

Answer 10

take her to an art therapist. the therapist will just ask her to draw anything she wants to, either family, or whoever. she might just draw something that she sees. either way, the therapy will help her. she also might just need to be taught that it's ok to "see" things, but that you and her dad will be fine. it could just be separation anxiety as well.