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Research Examines the Link Between “Difficult” Child Behavior and iPad Use

Parenting Research · March 30, 2016

Have you ever handed your iPad or phone to your kid when he/she is fussy? What about when they are having a full-blown tantrum? I'm sure …

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Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}

Uncategorized · December 12, 2012

{Do you kids still believe in Santa? I love to keep the magic alive as long as possible so I found a simple tool to help} My 9-year-old …

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On SpongeBob, Silence, and the Challenges of Raising a “Digital Native”

Parenting Research · September 27, 2011

You may have noticed that SpongeBob Squarepants was all over the news last week. Who knew a little cartoon character could get so much media …

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Learning in an iPhone World

Uncategorized · December 9, 2010

As the prevalence of smart phones has grown in recent years, I have been waiting to see when development researchers would conduct a study …

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Amy I am a wife and mother with a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences. While completing my degree, I realized there was not enough research-based parenting and child development information that was easy to understand for the average parent. Unlike some parenting blogs, I don't pretend to be a parenting expert, but rather a translator of research into a parent-friendly format.
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