The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …
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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
Sneak peek: What does the “mirror test” in babies tell us about their self-awareness? At some point or …
The Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids
{plus 25+ awesome experience gift ideas} Sneak peek: Looking for some “outside the box” gift ideas that kids …
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts
Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …
Childhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go
Sneak peek: Do you struggle with childhood independence? Does it feel scary to let your child or teen do things on their …
Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way
{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in …
One Simple Trick to Make Reading to Your Baby More Effective (and fun)
Sneak peek: What are the best baby books? As new parents, we often wonder which books to read to our babies. Luckily, …
How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy
Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …
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 …