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Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids

September 25, 2025

As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …

January 26, 2024

This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …

February 26, 2009

We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …

February 18, 2009

Welcome!This blog is devoted to sharing research-based parenting and child development information with average folks …

April 29, 2010

I recently came across a great new blog by pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold. She is a pediatrician in private practice and …

September 24, 2025

Sneak peek: The importance of play in early childhood development can’t be overstated. Research-backed benefits of …

September 23, 2025

Sneak peek: Executive function activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, …

March 9, 2016

Feeling the mid-week slump? How about a (possibly) controversial topic to spice things up? Seriously, I wrote this post …