{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 …
Child Development Classics
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship
Sneak peak: Understanding the role of temperament children's development and parenting in can open up a world of insight into their …
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …
Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development
Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …
The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory
Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions …
How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons
Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …
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 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 …