{What are the top books to read to babies for optimal brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to …
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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by Trading Up Your Pump (and Helping Moms in Need)
World Breastfeeding Week is this week! What is it all about? Why should we bother having so much attention paid to something that is just a …
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 …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
{Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. Luckily, research offers us some insight into this …
How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons
{What does attachment parenting mean and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …
Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development
{The debate over traditional versus electronic toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over the …
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
{Research is helping us see temperamentally "difficult" babies in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …
When Does Merchandising Go Too Far?
I recently read an article in the New York Times that reported how the Walt Disney company just started a new division called Disney Baby. …
One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better
{As parents, we often think that our infant's sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …