Child Development Classics

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 …

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 …

{Newborn baby reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let's explore the meaning behind some of these "hidden" behaviors that …

Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting circles. Some parents …

{What does attachment parenting mean and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …

{The concept of attachment theory in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions about …

Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic "mirror test" in psychological research. This test is meant to help researchers understand when …

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

{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …