Why Blocks Should Be on Your Child’s Holiday List {plus a NEW Way to Save Big on Legos}
As you peruse through through all those ads and website showcasing toys for the holidays, you are probably overwhelmed. …
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Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development
We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know …
Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom
{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology is showing …
The Preschool Tour Checklist to Help Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
{Looking for a preschool tour checklist to guide you as you visit schools? This checklist helps parents pick the perfect …
More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood
We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, …
Research-Backed Ways for Keeping Kids Healthy
It’s winter and that means illness is all too common. While parents are probably (secretly) relieved to send their …
The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination
Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting …
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 …
Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}
{Do you kids still believe in Santa? A sampling of some fun, good Santa letters from kids. Plus, a simple tool to help …