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. …
Child Development Classics
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 …
Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?
Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children’s behavior. How might these expectations …
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 …
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 …
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
The Interplay of Temperament and Parenting Does a “Difficult” Baby Become a “Difficult” …
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 …
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 …
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 …