Every so often, a child says something that stops an adult in their tracks.
It might be a detailed description of a place they’ve never visited, a strong emotional reaction to a time or setting they shouldn’t recognise, or a statement that feels far beyond their age or experience. For some parents and caregivers, these moments feel uncanny. For others, they’re simply curious, or quietly unforgettable.
Across cultures and throughout history, people have shared stories of children speaking about memories, emotions, or identities that don’t seem to belong to their current life. Some view these moments through psychology and imagination, others through spirituality or soul theory, and many sit somewhere in between, unsure what to think, but certain the experience felt meaningful.
This isn’t about proving anything.
It’s about sharing, listening, and exploring how these moments are experienced , emotionally, intuitively, and personally.
Have you ever:
You don’t need answers here, just honesty, curiosity, and respect for different perspectives.
here's a link to article I wrote detailing the What the Research and Science Really Say
If you feel comfortable, share your thoughts or experiences below. I'd love to hear them
It might be a detailed description of a place they’ve never visited, a strong emotional reaction to a time or setting they shouldn’t recognise, or a statement that feels far beyond their age or experience. For some parents and caregivers, these moments feel uncanny. For others, they’re simply curious, or quietly unforgettable.
Across cultures and throughout history, people have shared stories of children speaking about memories, emotions, or identities that don’t seem to belong to their current life. Some view these moments through psychology and imagination, others through spirituality or soul theory, and many sit somewhere in between, unsure what to think, but certain the experience felt meaningful.
This isn’t about proving anything.
It’s about sharing, listening, and exploring how these moments are experienced , emotionally, intuitively, and personally.
Have you ever:
- Heard a child say something that felt strangely familiar or out of time?
- Experienced strong recognition or emotion in a child that couldn’t easily be explained?
- Wondered how to respond when a child shares something unusual or deeply intuitive?
You don’t need answers here, just honesty, curiosity, and respect for different perspectives.
here's a link to article I wrote detailing the What the Research and Science Really Say
If you feel comfortable, share your thoughts or experiences below. I'd love to hear them