The Power of Words…a Follow Up
A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, “The Power of Words” in which I described studies showing that the …
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On SpongeBob, Silence, and the Challenges of Raising a “Digital Native”
You may have noticed that SpongeBob Squarepants was all over the news last week. Who knew a little cartoon character …
Olympic Sports: The Parent Edition
Inspired by this story that discussed “new” winter sports, I began to think about how some days …
Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions
If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions …
Guest Author: Victoria Costello
Today I’m honored to have author Victoria Costello guest posting on the blog. Costello is a well-respected science …
Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results
If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age …
Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids
I’m sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of …
I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He’s just turned 4 and many kids are …
It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience
We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed …