{Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way to handle and diminish toddler …
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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
{Slightly unconventional ideas for calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and …
Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond
{One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with big emotions. Research gives us insight into how we can help …
How to Make Time to Connect With Your Kids, Even When You Are Insanely Busy
As parents we know that the emotional connection with our kids is really the foundation of our relationship. Without connecting with kids, …
The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work
{Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research helps us learn why yelling doesn't …
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
{I found that the secret to raising happy kids is, ironically, by focusing less on happiness. As I explore this topic more deeply, I …
The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)
{Raising a sensitive boy in our culture that does not value boys' emotions can be challenging. However, with careful observation and care, …
How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons
{What does attachment parenting mean and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …
One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better
{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 …