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Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas Kids Can Do While Stuck at Home

Social-Emotional Development · March 24, 2020

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Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids at home that can help children cope with this difficult time by providing a way to help others. We …

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4 Research-Backed Reasons Why Parents Shouldn’t Relieve Kids’ Boredom

Social-Emotional Development · April 2, 2020

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Sneak peek: A different take on the question of "what to do when kids are bored." Hint, hint...nothing! In the wake of the coronavirus …

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In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act

Social-Emotional Development · December 16, 2019

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Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness …

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Top Parenting Books from 2020 to Help You Restart for the New Year

Parenting Research, Uncategorized · December 5, 2020

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{Some excellent new parenting books that emerged in 2020 to help you meet your parenting goals} With each new year, we begin our …

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7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · October 20, 2020

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Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of advent calendar ideas will set you on …

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As a mom of two young boys, I've seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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