{At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These research-backed parenting goals will …
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End the Gift-Giving Regret: Tips for Choosing Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys
{Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development hints, you …
Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us
{Research on moral development in toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children really are...and what it means for …
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 …
Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering children's emotional intelligence might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
Getting Beyond “Count to Ten”: Learning to Be a More Patient Parent Using a Simple Process
{Most of us have tried the tactic of "counting to ten" to calm down. However, learning how to be a more patient parent for the long-term …
Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
{Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering young children's …
15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the …
The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Awesome… Unless Tech Interferes
{The benefits of summer camp for kids' development are amazing. However, research points to one clear tip when it comes to technology at …