Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …
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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 …
The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood
{We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that some stress is a normal part of development and it actually …
“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. …