As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall sitting in class and our …
child development
The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
{The development of social skills and perspective-taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding …
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 …
Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results
If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age is a sign of later …
Children’s Media Use: Good Distraction or Lazy Parenting?
I recently came across a study from a few years ago conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation that looked at the role of children's media …
Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”
Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic "mirror test" in psychological research. This test is meant to help researchers understand when …
One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better
{As parents, we often think that our infant's sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …
Is There Such a Thing as a “Bad Seed?”
Dr. Richard Friedman, a professor of psychiatry, recently wrote an article published in the New York Times that I found to be both …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …