One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better
{As parents, we often think that our infant’s sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points …
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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 …
Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent
Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …
Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why
So…you yelled at your kids. Again. You know this isn’t how you want to parent. You want to be a calm, …