The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition
Baby language development is fascinating, isn’t it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and …
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Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …
Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …
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 …
Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year
This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …
Not Just Child’s Play
We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …
Welcome to The Thoughtful Parent!
Welcome!This blog is devoted to sharing research-based parenting and child development information with average folks …
Guest Blogger: Pediatrician Claudia Gold
I recently came across a great new blog by pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold. She is a pediatrician in private practice and …
Why Play is Still the Best Way to Spark Your Child’s Development
Sneak peek: The importance of play in early childhood development can’t be overstated. Research-backed benefits of …