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Social-Emotional Development

What I Learned from MLK about Emotional Regulation (for Adults and Kids)

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · February 1, 2021

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{Sneak peek: Fostering emotional self-regulation in children can be one of our most important parenting responsibilities. It's not always …

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Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · August 23, 2019

{Toddler growth spurts can influence our children's behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for using the toddler growth spurts …

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Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”

Social-Emotional Development · June 5, 2019

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{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …

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Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · January 22, 2019

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{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 …

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How Reading Classic Books Can be a Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}

Social-Emotional Development, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · January 29, 2020

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Sneak peek: Many of these best classic books for children cannot only enrich our kids' lives but ours too. Exploring how reading can be a …

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Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas Kids Can Do While Stuck at Home

Social-Emotional Development · March 24, 2020

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Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids at home that can help children cope with this difficult time by providing a way to help others. We …

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Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · August 21, 2020

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Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how to teach growth mindset to kids and help them find meaning in …

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4 Research-Backed Reasons Why Parents Shouldn’t Relieve Kids’ Boredom

Social-Emotional Development · April 2, 2020

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Sneak peek: A different take on the question of "what to do when kids are bored." Hint, hint...nothing! In the wake of the coronavirus …

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The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play

Social-Emotional Development · September 19, 2017

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{For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is educational. The benefits of dress-up …

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As a mom of two young boys, I've seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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