{The concept of attachment is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions about what it really means. A …
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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 …
The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting
{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where Does it Come …
Not Just Child’s Play
We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important developmental function? More …
Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research
{Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading a child development blog? Why research still matters in our …