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child development
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …
15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily …
The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Awesome… Unless Tech Interferes
{The benefits of summer camp for kids' development are amazing. However, research points to one clear tip when it comes to technology at …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
{Slightly unconventional ideas for calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and …
5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year
Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …
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
{Finding art and crafts for boys can be challenging. Learning more about how children doing art benefits their development has helped us …