Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive "orchid" children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says, especially if they have the comfort of a regular routine. Michael H/Getty Images hide caption
Fresh Air for March 4, 2019: The 'Orchid' Vs. 'The Dandelion:' The Science Of Sensitive Kids Hear the Fresh Air program for March 4, 2019
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Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive "orchid" children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says, especially if they have the comfort of a regular routine. Michael H/Getty Images hide caption
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