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.…
September 19, 2023
But what if they’re melting down at Target??
Joan stood in the line at Target mindfully rubbing her palms together and taking deep…
September 12, 2023
Think you and your kids are having “Bad Days”?
“I had a bad day” “She’s having a rough day” “He had a terrible day”…
September 5, 2023
Happy New Year from Raising Orchid Kids!
HELLO, and welcome back! Jen and I had some major pauses this summer. I took…
August 8, 2023
Need some sensory fun ideas?
Check out this month’s SpeechKids newsletter for some practical and fun sensory play ideas for…
August 1, 2023
What if your child’s behavior wasn’t aggravating?
Your toddler runs in the opposite direction from you whenever you say it’s time to…