Why NOT Playing It Safe All the Time is Good For Kids’ Development
The Developmental Benefits of Risky Play
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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 …
Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results
If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age …
Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying
I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. …
Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See
We are a digital world. Ever since the start of the internet, we’ve been on a slippery technological slide that’s …
What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)
{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …
The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting
{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …
Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”
Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic “mirror test” in psychological research. This test is meant to …
New Podcast: Common Child Development Myths
Awhile back I had the opportunity to record a podcast with one of the co-founders of Tumblon, a wonderful website that …