Sneak peek: Child development books can teach many child rearing lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …
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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development
{Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts anything about their future …
Difficult Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key
Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …
The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)
Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in our culture that does not value boys' emotions can be challenging. However, with careful observation …
The Revealing Reason Why Kids Love Video Games
Sneak peek: Parents often ask why are video games addicting to kids? Research gives us some surprising answers about the appeal of video …
Parenting Goals 2021: Hope in the Midst of Challenge
Sneak peek: At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These hope-filled parenting goals …
Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research
Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why research still …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids (even during the holidays!)
Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …
More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents
{Research is helping us see temperamentally "difficult" babies in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …