{Choosing age appropriate toys that your kids will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development hints, you can choose …
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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
{The 4 attachment styles are helping in understanding the dynamics of infant-parent bonding} Thanks to my last post, we now understand …
The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)
{Raising a sensitive boy in our culture that does not value boys' emotions can be challenging. However, with careful observation and care, …
Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom
{The medical community may tell us that "older" moms are just full of risks, but psychology is showing us that there are real benefits to …
To Moms on the First Day of Kindergarten: Don’t Worry, You’re Still Needed
{The first day of kindergarten may make you feel like you are not needed anymore. Moms take heart, your kindergartners still need you so …
The 3-Part Stay-at-Home Mom Routine that Benefits Mom and Baby
{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 kids}I …
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …
15 Summer Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Random acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the …
The Benefits of Summer Camp are Lost When Smartphones Intrude
{The social-emotional benefits of summer camp are clear but what happens when smartphones intrude on the normal camp experience.} I …
