The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)
We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering …
Parenting Research
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 …
Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
Why Do I Lose My Temper with My Child? Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging …
25 Best Parenting Blogs
Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best …
Thoughtful and Supportive First Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Research on the Transition to Motherhood First Mother’s Day Gifts Books for New Moms Practical Gifts for First …
What Does Child Rearing Mean to You? How Does This Impact Your Parenting Philosophy?
What are the Four Styles of Child Rearing ? This question of child rearing styles or philosophies is nothing new. For as …
How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know
What Does Rearing a Child Mean? While it seems like an obvious question, child rearing is a relatively new idea. Rearing …
Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids
Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …
Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?
What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …