Getting to the Bottom of Emotional Outbursts—and Then Turning the Corner
What’s Developmentally Appropriate for Emotional Regulation? What’s the Real Trigger for an Emotional Outburst? Is a …
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Are Our Boys Failing or Are We Failing Our Boys? Research Behind the “Boy Achievement Crisis”
As a boy mom myself, I always bristle a little when I hear media reports of a “boy achievement crisis.” …
New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023
Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add …
Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day
Related reading: Combining Research and Intuition in Your Parenting Choices The Science of Hugs
Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think
{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children …
How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent
Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook …
The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks
Sneak peek: Mom shaming is unfortunately not uncommon in today’s world. A mindset shift we can all take to stop …
Research Reveals Genetic Links to Postpartum Depression
Any woman who has given birth knows the emotional upheaval that often follows this life-changing experience. For some …
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 …