Every generation carries its own flavor. Where we once spoke about baby boomers, millennials, and generation Z, today parents increasingly come to me with questions about Gen Alpha. Children born after 2013, the first generation fully immersed in a digital world. In my practice, I notice that these children require a completely new way of parenting—both in energetic sensitivity and in the world they grow up in.
Who is Gen Alpha?
Gen Alpha children grow up in a time where tablets, smartphones, and artificial intelligence are part of everyday life. They don’t know a world without screens, and their brains develop in a completely different rhythm compared to previous generations. At the same time, they often show striking characteristics: highly sensitive, intuitive, strong-willed, and with a sharp sense of justice. I regularly meet parents who notice that their child doesn’t fit into the usual boxes and frameworks. These are children who want to be seen for who they really are. They can resist fixed rules that don’t feel right to them, or they show emotions that seem disproportionate at first glance but actually express a deep inner truth.
More than sensitive: the emotional world of Gen Alpha
One of the themes I often see is that Gen Alpha children not only sense a lot from their environment but also carry a kind of built-in emotional blueprint. Where millennials still had to learn to express their feelings and generation Z was already searching for more openness, Gen Alpha seems to live purely from emotion. That sometimes makes it intense for parents. Emotions like powerlessness, overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood can flare up quickly in these children. They are mirrors for their environment and are often here with a clear inner mission.
What challenges do parents face?
Raising Gen Alpha children requires awareness and flexibility. Many parents notice that the methods they learned from their own upbringing no longer work. Punishment, rewards, or controlling don’t land with these children. They often have a deep drive to co-create and want to feel that their voice counts. If they don’t feel seen, they can close off or act out. I see parents struggling with setting clear boundaries without crushing the child’s unique energy. That requires tuning in and learning to feel as a parent: what is mine, what is my child’s, and how do I stay connected with myself in the process?
My advice as a reader and guide for parents
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Learn to listen beyond words. Gen Alpha children don’t always express themselves verbally. Pay attention to their behavior, their silences, their body language.
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Dare to question yourself as a parent. Am I leading from fear, habit, or true connection?
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Create room for co-creation. Involve your child in small decisions. That gives them a sense of responsibility and recognition.
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Be mindful of overstimulation. Screens are part of their world, but regular time without stimuli helps them feel their own energy again.
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Seek help when needed. A reading or healing session for you as a parent can bring clarity and peace, which is reflected in your child.
In my practice, I read the parents of Gen Alpha children. Often, we look at the energetic dynamics between parent and child. Parents who recognize themselves in this are very welcome. You can find more information about sessions via www.heelde.info.
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