Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids
I’m sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of …
Child Development Classics
Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent
What is Going On With My Tween/Teen’s Brain and Behavior? Common Myths About Tweens and Teens Positive Parenting …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …