Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children
Sneak peek: A new look at the research on how to discipline a strong-willed child. Understand your strong-willed …
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A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate
Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …
Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years
Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …
Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy
Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Simple, classic …
Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting
Sneak peek: What does it mean to have self-compassion in parenting? Does it make us too “soft” on …
Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year
This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …
Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …
Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention
Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …
Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom
Best Books for New Moms The Wonder Weeks Unfortunately, this book was not on my radar (or perhaps had not been published …
Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat
Sneak peek: Why do students cheat? Research helps us understand cheating, especially those who seem too …
In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act
Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model …
“Aren’t They Just Playing?” The Subtle (but Amazing) Way Play-Based Preschool Ignites Learning
Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding play-based learning in preschool. While …
What Does an Effective Preschool Look Like? A Guide for Curious Parents
Sneak peek: Parents often ask what to look for in a preschool. This post can be your guide for what questions to ask on …
Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens
Growth mindset is more than just a buzzword. Research helps us understand growth mindset for kids and helps …
Screen Time Recommendations for Children {by age}
Screen time recommendations for children are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt, and pressure from …
Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child
Sneak peek: Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major …
How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids
Sneak peek: In thinking about how to raise grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper …
Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…
Sneak peek: Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to ten” to calm down. However, patient parenting …