6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You
Sneak peek: Newborn reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let’s explore the meaning behind some …
Child Development Classics
Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids
Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …
The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better
As parents, we often think that a baby nighttime routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …
Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)
Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …
Why NOT Playing It Safe All the Time is Good For Kids’ Development
The Developmental Benefits of Risky Play
Helpful Guidelines for Kids’ Screen Time, Movement and Sleep
Finally, an organization has combined all the guidelines together into one comprehensive guide for parents. The screen …