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 …
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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 …
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 …
What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development
Sneak peek: Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts …
Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom
Sneak peek: The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology …
The Hidden Effect of Early Childhood Education
Sneak peek: Preschool doesn’t change kids’ IQ. The advantages of preschool education are much more …
The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood
Sneak peek: We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood …
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 …
Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time
Sneak peek: With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set …
Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents
Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …
Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know
Sneak peek: These calm activities can help kids learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom and at home. I …
There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Sneak peek: Are you an overwhelmed parent? We all have those days or even seasons when we’re trying to balance …