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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts

Child Development Classics, Toddler Development · June 11, 2019

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{How understanding toddler growth spurts might just give some meaning to your child's crankiness. P.S. it's helpful for older kids …

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Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

Child Development Classics · June 10, 2009

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Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children's behavior. How might these expectations actually influence our …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

Child Development Classics · February 22, 2017

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I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …

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What Every Parent Needs to Know about Attachment Parenting

Child Development Classics, Uncategorized · September 29, 2020

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Sneak peek: A simple introduction to attachment parenting and how it differs from attachment theory. The first time I was introduced to the …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

Child Development Classics, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · February 11, 2016

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{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I've learned in child development have been by being a …

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Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship

Child Development Classics, Temperament · March 25, 2009

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Sneak peak: Understanding the role of temperament children's development and parenting in  can open up a world of insight into their …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

Child Development Classics, Temperament · December 8, 2020

baby mirror

Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …

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Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development

Child Development Classics · November 13, 2020

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Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

Child Development Classics · September 19, 2019

parenting lessons

Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions …

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As a mom of two young boys, I've seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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