January 23, 2024
“She needs so much hand-holding right now”
Trust that you are doing the right thing for your child.
January 16, 2024
Your kiddo doesn’t need “toughening up”.
Orchid Kids need a set of Just Right conditions in order to thrive. They need…
January 9, 2024
Your kid is not the problem
We can go inward when we see our orchid's start to meltdown.
December 19, 2023
How to experience more Holiday Joy
One thing that we know about childhood is that children have a remarkable ability to…
December 12, 2023
Tacking Holiday Meltdowns
We’ve included some tips for handling holiday meltdowns. They’re simple (but maybe not easy). And,…
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…
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…