Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?
What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …
child development
The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …
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 …
The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills
What is Executive Functioning in Child Development? You’ve probably heard about executive functioning in early …
Year-End Parenting Reflections
Parenting thoughts for 2023
Tips for challenging toddler behavior
As babies grow, we are delighted to see their personalities develop and marvel at the fun thingsthey do. But this also …
Creative Ways to Limit Screen Time and Replace It with Family Time
Fun, Creative Ways to Limit Screen Time Look at Family Photos Together One of the best ways to limit screen time and …
Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their …