Giving Your Toddler a Choice Doesn’t Always Work. Here’s Why
Sneak peek: While offering some choices can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. …
Toddler Development
Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language
Sneak peek: If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us …
Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond
Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …
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 …
Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time
Sneak peek: With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set …
Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents
Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …
“Is This Normal?” When to Worry About Toddler Tantrums
Note: I’m thrilled to feature guest author Dr. Victoria Nolasco to discuss common parent questions about toddler …
How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy
Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …
The Most Underrated Brain-Boosting Toy in your Kids’ Toy Box
Sneak peek: When kids engage in block play in early childhood, it builds real cognitive skills. Some insights into the …