{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 to help …
Parenting Research
Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Toddlers without Yelling (even during a pandemic))
Even under the best circumstances, parenting a toddler is challenging. Toddlers are physically very capable--they can run, climb (on …
What is Your Child Rearing Philosophy?
{Sometimes we get so busy with our daily lives as parents we don't consider what our child-rearing philosophy really is? Is our main goal of …
Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout
Sneak peek: How new research on play and executive function in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom dropout. My oldest son …
The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance
{Some of the top parenting books that I've found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing parenting struggles, turn to …
How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know
Sneak peek: Child development books can teach many child rearing lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …
3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)
{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own child's behavior is …
Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}
Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have the best advice for new parents on any given topic. Let's take a thoughtful look at how new parents can …
Research-Backed Parenting Goals for 2020
Sneak peek: At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These research-backed parenting …