{The debate over traditional versus electronic toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over the …
Child Development Classics
Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development
We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know this well. They repeat …
What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us
Did you hear this great NPR story about babies sensitivity level and their later resilience? Scientists are learning to understand …
The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination
Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among parenting circles. Some parents swear by the …
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
{Research is helping us see temperamentally "difficult" babies in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …
Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying
I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. It's called CLICK for …
Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results
If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age is a sign of later …
The Power of Words…a Follow Up
A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, "The Power of Words" in which I described studies showing that the gap in academic achievement …
Colic: The Symptoms, Tips and Reflections from Science
{What is colic and how to get relief from one mother who lived to tell the tale.} I recently came across a very interesting article …
