Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …
child development
The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play
{For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is educational. The benefits of dress-up …
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 …
Why Art and Crafts for Boys Still Matter for Child Development
As most of you know I am boy mom. Two boys and they are, as we say in west Texas (where I was raised), "all boy." All the gender …
Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
{How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child} "Mom, I want a combine to play with like the one in …
Top 5 Parenting Posts of 2016
January is coming to a close, but we are still rounding up the best parenting posts of 2016 around here. It's always fun to see what really …
Want Your Kids to Learn Problem-Solving? Let Them Play! {Plus a Ninja Book Review}
If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you have probably picked up on the idea that learning through play is really at …
The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood
{We often think of stress, especially in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that some stress is a normal part of development and it …
Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way
{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in finding meaning in …
