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When I first heard this comparison, it gave me so much clarity on how to parent my own children.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DANDELION CHILDREN: Much like the weed, Dandelion children are adaptable, can thrive in a variety of situations, and flourish easily and naturally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ORCHID CHILDREN: Orchids require delicate, loving attention to grow. Orchid children are those who tend to me more highly sensitive, who are creatures of habit and are less flexible than their dandelion counterparts. Orchids require the right conditions for growth and independence. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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None of this is to say that a dandelion child doesn’t need love, connection and attention, but orchid children require a more delicate balance. Thinking of orchid children as delicate and sensitive cultivates a different behaviour from us as parents than thinking of this children as difficult and stubborn. This slight shift in focus can be incredibly beneficial to the child, but equally so for the parent.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are your children orchids or dandelions?🌷🌷
