Even under the best circumstances, parenting young kids is challenging. They are physically very capable--they can run, climb (on …
Parenting Research
Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)
{Sneak peek: Why is positive parenting so hard sometimes? Research enlightens us on what is going on in our brain and how we can become more …
New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023
Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add them to your list or …
Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day
Sneak peek: A fun guest post by fellow parenting blogger Neve Spicer about the science of hugging. If you're struggling with parenting this …
The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills
Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles these days. What are they and …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. …
Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom
Sneak peek: These wonderful books for new moms offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the transition to motherhood by …
Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Sneak peek: To connect with kids seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. A few helpful ideas on why it's worth our …
“Difficult” Temperament ≠A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key
Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …