Highly sensitive children are prone to all the anxieties andvulnerabilities you’d expect. But what may surprise you is that whenit comes to health, peer relationships, academic outcomes, you nameit, these kids can often do BETTER than their less sensitive peers. Onthis episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain explores exciting newresearch about these so called "orchid children" -- kids who have moretrouble when conditions aren’t ideal, but in the right environment really bloom -- and she'll give you practical tips on how toprovide the fertile ground for your quiet child to thrive.Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visiting www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET.And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more at www.littlepassports.com/QUIET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices