Sneak peek: What are the best baby books for optimal brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to …
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23 Best Parenting Blogs
{As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found to help …
The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance
{Some of the top parenting books that I've found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing parenting struggles, turn to …
Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}
Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have the best advice for new parents on any given topic. Let's take a thoughtful look at how new parents can …
The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling
{Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants develop …
How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}
{Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine have made all the difference in making daily life more engaging for me and my …
Difficult Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key
{Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, research …
Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
At some point or another many parents have placed their infant in front of a mirror and wondered if their child could understand that it was …
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
{The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bonding} Thanks to my last post, we now understand the …