{We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood stress are a normal part of …
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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …
Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development
Sneak peek: The stress of pandemic living has raised our attention even more so to how these events affect children's development. A look at …
There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed
{Sneak peek: There is no "quiet quitting" when it comes to parenting. But here's what you can do when you feel overwhelmed with …
Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids
As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media misinterprets a research …
Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom
{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of "mature" motherhood. However, psychology is showing us that there are real benefits …
“Diaper Need” is About More than Just Diapers
Well, I am actually back to writing (at least periodically) here at The Thoughtful Parent. I hope there are still some readers out there. …