The 6 Best Books for Parents of Toddlers (That Are Actually Backed by Research)
Sneak peek: Raising a toddler is full of discoveries and its fair share of challenges. Rely on some of the best …
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What Parents Need to Know Before Hiring a Sleep Consultant
Sneak peek: If your baby or child is struggling with sleep, it’s good to know that certified pediatric sleep …
Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids
As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …
Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year
This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …
Welcome to The Thoughtful Parent!
Welcome!This blog is devoted to sharing research-based parenting and child development information with average folks …
5 Evidenced-Backed Tips to Improve Communication with Your Child
Are you familiar with the 3 basic parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive? Before the media took …
4 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us in 2016
The beginning of a new year is upon us and as usual, social media is full of “best of” and “top …
The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby
Sneak peek: All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers—the mom tribe. It turns out …
Why We Feel So Guilty as Parents and How to Overcome It
Sneak peek: Overcoming parental guilt isn’t about doing what others expect or ask of you. It’s about getting …