{Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants develop …
Child Development Classics
The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition {and how it aids language development}
Baby language development is fascinating, isn't it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and talking in full sentences in …
A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits
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 …
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 …
How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science
{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal experience on how …
What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)
{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 …
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 …
6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You
{Newborn baby reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let's explore the meaning behind some of these "hidden" behaviors that …
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 child development and parenting circles. Some parents …