Boyce, W Thomas
The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Sensitive Children Face Challenges and How All Can Thrive
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101970218
- author:
- Boyce, W Thomas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13 x 1.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Psychology, Developmental,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Sensitive Children Face Challenges and How All Can Thrive Sensitive children often face unique challenges, but with the right support, they can thrive. Dr. W. Thomas Boyce, a developmental pediatrician with decades of experience working with troubled children, offers a groundbreaking new understanding of how genetic make-up and environment shape behavior. His research reveals that certain variant genes can increase susceptibility to depression, anxiety, and other conditions, but also hold the key to unlocking a child's full potential. In this book, Dr. Boyce explores the concept of the "dandelion" child - hardy and resilient - and the "orchid" child - sensitive and fragile. He shows that while these children may face challenges, they are not inherently "broken" or "failed". Instead, they require special nurturing and teaching to flourish. By understanding the genetic and environmental factors that shape behavior, parents, teachers, and child development experts can provide the support and guidance needed to help all children reach their full potential.