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 …
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 …
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 …
Milk Choices for Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know
Sneak peek: With so many choices on the market, it’s hard to know which is the best milk for toddlers. A review of …
The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory
Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many …
Are Low-Stimulation Shows Really Better for Children?
Sneak peek: Are low stimulation shows really better for young children? A deep dive into the research. If you spend any …
Emotional Regulation in Preschoolers and Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
The development of emotional regulation in preschoolers and toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on …
Age-Appropriate Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few …
Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving
Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …
Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child
Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping affect marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common …
Engaging Articulation Games for Kids: Play Your Way to Clearer Speech
Sneak peek: If your child is working to improve their speech articulation, the repeated practice can sometimes feel like …