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 …
Toddler Development
Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers
Sneak peek: In a sea of developmental toys for toddlers, which ones best promote learning and growth? Research helps …
The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …
A Research-Backed Way to Handle Tantrums so They Diminish Sooner
Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums Research on How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums What Do You Say When a Child Has a Tantrum?
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 …
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 …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …
The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {plus a printable}
Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like …