Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …
Child Development Classics
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 …
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 …
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 this well. They repeat …
The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination
Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting circles. Some parents …
Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”
Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic "mirror test" in psychological research. This test is meant to help researchers understand when …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …
TV Exposure and Children’s Language Development
A new study was just released yesterday in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine sheds more light on the …