The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting
{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …
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The Effectiveness of Online Speech Therapy for Kids – Let’s Dive Into the Research
Sneak peek: With the pandemic during our lives upside down, online speech therapy for kids has become more popular and …
How to Talk With Your Child About Race and Racism
Our country is in turmoil. There is protesting in the streets and many parents aren’t sure how to discuss these …
Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”
Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic “mirror test” in psychological research. This test is meant to …
Are Picture Books Just for Babies?
I was surprised to read a recent article in the New York Times that stated that there has been a decline in sales of …
Yet Another Reason Not to Fight in Front of the Kids
We’ve all done it…that argument with our spouse/partner just exploded in front of our kids. It may not have …
Does Having Children Make You Happier?
This may seem like a controversial question to some people. Of course, you love your children and cannot imagine your …
“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad
As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall …
Countercultural Thoughts on Play, Education, and Parenting
Welcome to the new and improved The Thoughtful Parent! I decided I needed a more professional look, so thanks to the …