How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent
Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …