So, you have an Indigo Child.. Now, what? Perhaps this has crossed your mind... what are your responsibilities? What does this mean for your family? What does this mean for your other children, who may not be Indigo? Does this mean you have to change your religion? Does this even compromise or go against your religious values?

Having an Indigo Child does not inherently conflict with whatever religious values you already have in line for your family. Whether you are Christian, Jewish, Buddhist or Muslim, having an Indigo child is a blessing and does contradict these faiths. It is not sacrilege, and one literally has nothing to do with the other.

As the parent of an Indigo Child, what are your responsibilities? Well, there are several things you can do to make life more comfortable, for both you and your Indigo Child. While some things may not be feasible for you, here are some things you may want to consider trying.

Try to learn the art of effective communication. When your Indigo Child has certain feelings, dont discredit or devalidate them, by saying such things as 'Theres no reason for you to feel that way.' While you may not understand why your Indigo Child feels the way they do, feelings are not wrong, although it is possible misunderstandings may occur that cause them. Devalidating feelings and thoughts (for any individual, this isnt just applicable towards Indigo Children), is the fastest way to put one on the defensive, and shut down avenues of communication.

While you may not always (and probably wont) understand what is troubling your Indigo, by just listening to them without passing judgment, you build the bridge of trust between you and your Indigo, and they begin to learn they can approach you with things that are troubling them. In addition to keeping you in the loop about whats going on with your Indigo, this will ease the sense of loneliness that they so often feel. Even if your Indigo feels lonely or like there is no one out there in the world like them, they will at least know there is someone with whom they can talk about their feelings with.

If possible, homeschool your Indigo. While this isnt realistic for everyone, most Indigo Children will do better in a self-paced environment, and in a one-on-one learning environment. Do not worry about the lack of socialization that your child will get, and if this is an issue you can always enroll your Indigo Child in extracurricular activities.

While some Indigo Children may not have a problem with staying active, some Indigo Children (the ones who are more likely to isolate themselves or stay in their rooms all the time), may. It is advisable to get your child as active as possible, as being active and moving the body are key to discharging energy and relieving stress. While this may prove difficult for some Indigo Children, if you can find something that appeals to your room-bound Indigo Child by getting them more actively involved in some area of interest they already have, this may be easier. While its certainly better for them, dont worry if you cant. They will be okay, it just helps. (I am personally very difficult to get out and about).

Additionally- be aware that some Indigo Children may be very sensitive to being outside, and find it overwhelming or downright unpleasant. (I fall into this category). If this is the case, try to work around a more comfortable schedule, such as going out at night, when its raining, or when your Indigo Child feels more comfortable leaving the house.

Support your Indigo Child's interests. If you feel they arent being 'productive', try to encourage new ones. Dont worry if your Indigo Child spends most their free time on a computer. While it may seem to be unproductive, there are several things on a computer that can be very stimulating, challenging, or end up being a lucrative career. Computers are your friend. :-)

Dont attempt to pressure your beliefs (religious or otherwise) onto your Indigo Child. Indigo Children are very headstrong, and intuitively know what works for them. Most Indigo Children wont embrace organized religion, but this doesnt make them the antichrist, or inherently 'evil'. Know one thing above all else, about Indigo Children: The harder you try to push them, the harder they will fight back. Respect your child and give them the freedom to figure out what works for them, just as every human being is entitled to have that same right. Your child isnt 'lost'... they are getting found!