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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development

Temperament · February 9, 2019

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{Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts anything about their future …

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The Power of Words

Child Development Classics · January 11, 2011

There was recently a fascinating story on NPR about closing the achievement gap between high and low-income children by focusing on …

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Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying

Child Development Classics · July 26, 2011

I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. It's called CLICK for …

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It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience

Stay-at-Home Mom Life · November 17, 2016

We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed ourselves beyond our …

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