December 5, 2023
From the “it’s not fun if it’s not fun” files
People can have strong feelings about the Santa Story, so I’ll lay out my own…
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November 28, 2023
What’s the Big Deal with Pouches Anyway?
So convenient, no mess, ready at a moment’s notice for hangry toddlers, pouches seem to…
November 21, 2023
This Thanksgiving, stop caring
Judgy stares, the Side Eye from Great Aunt Sue, tips on how to parent your…
November 14, 2023
Does your child have “weird” special interests?
Last week, we talked about intrinsic motivation as the most powerful human motivator. And we…
November 7, 2023
I can’t be late on Tuesdays!
Intrinsic motivation can allow for more motivation in daily activities for orchid children and school…
October 24, 2023
“I’m just in the yellow zone right now”
On a recent Raising Orchid Kids membership call, one of the parents shared a win…
October 17, 2023
Why routines?
As Fall continues, mornings might feel a bit hectic at your house. If so, it’s…
October 10, 2023
Who’s on your care squad?
Chug coffee shower (highly optional) wake up kids, feed them, get them out the door, …
October 2, 2023
Why Orchid Kids love screens so much
Last week, we talked about recent news that putting 1-year-olds in front of screens can…
September 26, 2023
We have to talk about the S word
The newspapers are full of the most recent studies on screen time and young children.…