Sneak peek: Child development books can teach many child rearing lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …
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5 Powerful Lessons Being a Mom Taught Me About Child Development
{I have learned a lot about kids through earning an advanced degree in Human Development, however, some of my best lessons have come from my …
The Revealing Reason Why Kids Love Video Games
Sneak peek: Parents often ask why are video games addicting to kids? Research gives us some surprising answers about the appeal of video …
Why is it Important for Parents to Understand Child Development?
{Why is it important for parents to understand child development? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful insights about our children …
23 Best Parenting Blogs
Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found …
The Rewards and Struggles of Working at Home with Kids
Since the pandemic hit several months ago many of us have been working from home with kids more than we ever thought possible. The …
The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)
We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering kids choices also …
Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent
{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it's not just in your head. Ideas for how to get past the social media …
Seeing Your Child’s Behavior as Communication and Why This Matters for Parenting
Sneak peek: Parents are often baffled by child behavior, even in their own children. Learning a bit more about the reasons for behavior can …