How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know
What Does Rearing a Child Mean? While it seems like an obvious question, child rearing is a relatively new idea. Rearing …
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Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids
Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …
Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?
What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …
Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child to Help Them Find Their True Gifts
Interview with Ginny Luther “If I was honest with myself and looked back on the days that were the toughest, I …
Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt
What are the Signs of a Toddler Growth Spurt? There are alterations of relative equilibrium and of transitional …
The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. Helpful …
To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You
Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you …
Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
What Does Temperament Mean? But what does temperament really mean and where does it come from? Perhaps most importantly, …