Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent
What is Going On With My Tween/Teen’s Brain and Behavior? Common Myths About Tweens and Teens Positive Parenting …
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Learn How to Have Age Appropriate Expectations of Your Kids (and why it matters for parenting)
Unrealistic Expectations Make Parenting More Difficult Why are Age-Appropriate Expectations Important? Developmentally …
Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying
I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. …
Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See
We are a digital world. Ever since the start of the internet, we’ve been on a slippery technological slide that’s …
5 Best Tips for a Child-Centered Disney Vacation
{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with …
What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)
{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …
Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research
Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why …
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 …
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 …