Some 15-20% of our kids are categorized as “highly sensitive,” which means that they’re perceptive and easily affected by their environment. While sensitivity is often discussed in a number of different ways, I like the “orchid” versus “dandelion” discussion because it captures something of the symbolic significance of sensitivity. What Are Orchids And Dandelions? In … Continue reading Parenting ‘Orchid’ Children Versus ‘Dandelion’ Children