How Parenting Affects Child Development (And Why It’s Not the Whole Story)
Sneak peek: Parenting affects child development. There’s no doubt about that. But research — and thirteen years of …
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Executive Functioning in Early Childhood: 7 Skills + Research-Backed Activities
Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles …
The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …
Perspective Taking and Theory of Mind: How Kids Learn Empathy
Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking or Theory of Mind in kids is one of those milestones …
Unconventional Calming Activities for High Energy Kids (That Actually Work)
Sneak peek: A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. …
4 Child Development Milestones Parents Miss (And What They Mean)
By Amy Webb, PhD, Human Development and Family Sciences (and mom of two_ Remember when you first brought your baby home? …
First Day of Kindergarten: What Kids Really Need From Parents
Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten for parents is almost as big an event as it is for children. While your …
Back-to-School Preparation 2026: 12 Emotional Tips + Must-Have Supplies
August is here, which means back to school is approaching quickly. Some schools, like ours, start back in the middle of …
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
Sneak peek: Understanding attachment styles in children helps explain the dynamics of bonding during the early formative …