{As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting articles. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found to help …
Parenting Research
What is Positive Parenting and How Does it Help My Child?
{An overview of positive parenting plus a look at how it helps you focus on the long view of parenting. How positive parenting helps you and …
Getting Beyond “Count to Ten”: Learning to Be a More Patient Parent Using a Simple Process
{Most of us have tried the tactic of "counting to ten" to calm down. However, learning how to be a more patient parent for the long-term …
Research-Backed Parenting Goals for 2019
{At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These research-backed parenting goals will …
Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom
{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of "mature" motherhood. However, psychology is showing us that there are real benefits …
5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year
Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …
What You Need to Know about Screen Time for Toddlers {plus a FREE printable chart}
Screen time for toddlers is a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family members all related to the role …
Distracted by Your Device? This Parenting Research Will Change Your Perspective {plus a Printable Mantra to help}
{New research is showing the impact of digitally distracted parents. How we can change our perspective and put technology in its place {plus …
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 …