Sneak peek: What baby books are best for optimal brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to a …
Child Development Classics
Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
At some point or another many parents have placed their infant in front of a mirror and wondered if their child could understand that it was …
The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling
Sneak peek: Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants …
Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)
{Sneak peek: Why is positive parenting so hard sometimes? Research enlightens us on what is going on in our brain and how we can become more …
Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development
{Sneak peek: The stress and turmoil of pandemic living has raised our attention even more so to how these events affect children's …
Why NOT Playing It Safe All the Time is Good For Kids’ Development
{Sneak peek: Kids need a bit of "risky play" to learn about themselves and their limits. How we can learn to let kids find their limits.} If …
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
{The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bonding} Thanks to my last post, we now understand the …
6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You
Sneak peek: Newborn reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let's explore the meaning behind some of these "hidden" …
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, research can guide us …