June 4, 2024
Failure is required
When my son was young, he went through a phase where he really wanted to…
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May 28, 2024
They don’t owe you anything
Here’s a line I hear a lot from parents of Orchid Kids: “I paid a…
May 21, 2024
So, are we supposed to praise our kids or not?
“Why are you telling us to praise our kids when all the literature seems to…
May 14, 2024
It’s not safe
As people who have been adulting for a while, a Whole Summer Off can seem…
May 7, 2024
Seeing the whole elephant
There’s a great story about the Blind Men and the Elephant. A group of blind…
April 30, 2024
What if it wasn’t annoying
Your toddler runs in the opposite direction from you whenever you say it’s time to…
April 23, 2024
It’s all about the connection
A family I met recently was in the process of gathering information from a few…
April 16, 2024
It’s all related
Families are often surprised at some of the questions we ask during our initial intake…
April 9, 2024
The Myth of Gentle Parenting
Two summers ago, I drove cross country with my husband. During the drive from California…
April 2, 2024
What to do when your kid just won’t listen.
Our Orchid Kids test our limits and our patience. A lot at times. Orchids with…