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{As soon as our babies were born, most of us realized how little about child development and parenting we really knew. A summary of much of the important research on child development in recent years.}
Classic Theories and Studies
Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”
Toddlerhood
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts
One Research-Backed Way to Diminish Toddler Tantrums
Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language
Attachment Theory
The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory
The Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons
Temperament
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
Difficult Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Good Parenting is Key
What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us
Why Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship
The Lifelong Reach of a Baby’s Temperament
Infant Development
Classic Books for Babies that Boost Brain Development
The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling
6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You
How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science
Traditional vs. Electronic Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development
Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development
The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine