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Parenting Research
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 …
Are More Babies Born During the Summer? (Plus Baby Gift Ideas)
Sneak peek: We often think of summer as baby season, but are more babies born in the summer? A little science (and fun) …
5 Powerful Lessons Being a Mom Taught Me About Child Development
Sneak peek: I have learned a lot about kids through earning an advanced degree in Human Development; however, some of my …
Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?
Sneak peek: Do we need to apologize for children’s developmentally appropriate behavior? Thoughts on fostering a …
Screen Time Recommendations for Children {by age}
Screen time recommendations for children are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt, and pressure from …