Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child to Help Them Find Their True Gifts
Interview with Ginny Luther “If I was honest with myself and looked back on the days that were the toughest, I …
Child Development Classics
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 …
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 …
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts
Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship
Sneak peek: Understanding the role of temperament in child development and parenting can open up a world of insight into …
Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness
Related reading: The Reverse Bucket List Summer: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude Is there space to think of others? Can …
Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Why Connecting with Your Kids Matters Attachment Although we all know that it feels good to have a strong emotional …
Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)
Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …