Sneak peek: We all know that children (and teens) have periods of rapid growth. But when can we expect these growth spurts? Let's take a …
Toddler Development
Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …
Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language
If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us insight into how toddlers learn …
One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums
Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way on how to deal with …
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 kids choices also …
Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time
{With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it's hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set for our children. Let's look at some …
Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt
Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children's behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for and when to expect growth …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …
Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are thought …