Coming April 6, 2027
The Orchid code
How Temperament Shapes Who We Become
A revolutionary field guide to the science of temperament – rooted in biology, shaped by experience, and still unfolding.
“This book smashes many of our fundamental assumptions about sensitive kids. As a developmental psychologist, Aliza Pressman is one of the world’s foremost experts on parenting, and her synthesis of the science is eye-opening, engaging, and vitally important for understanding temperament, building resilience, and nurturing strong bonds.”
— Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vibe and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
Instant new york times bestseller
the 5 principles of parenting
Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans
Discover a simple, science – and experience – backed framework for raising good humans that removes the pressure to make every moment perfect. The 5 R’s – Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair – can help you cultivate the confidence to respond to any parenting situation in a way that makes sense for the specific instance and the specific child.
About Dr. Aliza
Dr. Pressman is a highly-sought after expert and her writing and work has been featured in national media outlets including The TODAY Show, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, PARENTS, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and more
Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, the forthcoming Orchid Code: How Temperament Shapes Who We Become, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans.
Aliza is the co-founding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center and Associate Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. She holds degrees from Dartmouth College, Teacher’s College, and her PhD from Columbia University. Aliza is the mother of Penelope and Vivian and stepmother of Riley and Will.