{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 …
child development
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 …
How Understanding Child Development Research Makes Us Better Parents
{Why is understanding child development important for parents? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful insights about our children and …
The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory
{The concept of attachment is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions about what it really means. A …
Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
At some point or another many parents have placed their infant in front of a mirror and wondered if their child could understand that it was …
TV Exposure and Children’s Language Development
A new study was just released yesterday in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine sheds more light on the research …
New Podcast: Common Child Development Myths
Awhile back I had the opportunity to record a podcast with one of the co-founders of Tumblon, a wonderful website that helps parents track …
Difficult Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Good Parenting is Key
{Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, research …
