The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
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The Reverse Summer Bucket List: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}
Sneak peek: Most summer bucket lists for kids focus on packing in as many exciting activities as possible. This reverse …
Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids
As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. Helpful …
To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You
Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you …
Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness
Sneak peek: Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Kindness …
Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
What Does Temperament Mean? But what does temperament really mean and where does it come from? Perhaps most importantly, …
One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better
As parents, we often think that a baby nighttime routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few …
Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting
Self-compassion can help our parenting This seems obvious in some ways, but it’s so hard to practice in daily …