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 …
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The Genius Way to Make It Easier for Kids to Cooperate
What if “good parenting” looks different? The guest speaker said what often companies miss is the idea of …
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 …
Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years
With this in mind, I’ve compiled some of the books I have relied upon in the past few years to get me through some …
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 …
Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children
What Does “Strong-Willed” Really Mean? Seeing Strong-Willed Children from a New Perspective Disciplining a …
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 …
To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You
Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten for parents is almost as big an event as it is for children. While your …
Toddler Toys That Will Boost Children’s Development {and they’ll love for years!}
Sneak peak: Play is the engine of learning in early childhood. The best toys for toddlers to aid development and …
How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt
Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children’s behavior in challenging ways. Find out what …
“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key
Sneak peek: Babies with a “difficult” temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain …
The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)
Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …
The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home
Sneak peek: The benefits of summer camp for kids’ development are amazing. However, research points to one clear …
The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer
Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …
The Preschool Tour Checklist to Help Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
Sneak peek: Looking for a preschool tour checklist to guide you as you visit schools? This checklist will help you ask …
Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers
Sneak peek: In a sea of developmental toys for toddlers, which ones best promote learning and growth? Research helps …