{While offering choices can help ease transitions, giving toddlers too many choices can be overwhelming to them. A few ideas (and research) …
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Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents
Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help guide you through …
The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)
{We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering kids choices also …
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 …
Tired of Being the Cruise Director of Your Kids’ Summer? Bring Back These Classics of Summer Play Time
{Summer fun for kids doesn't have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled activities. Simple, classic ideas for summer fun that kids still …
Unbelievably Simple Summer Learning Activities that Kids Can’t Turn Down
{We all want to help our kids prevent the "summer slide" in learning, but summer learning activities don't have to be boring worksheets. A …
The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling
{Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants develop …
The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby
{All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers--the mom tribe. It turns out this mom tribe has real …
Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}
{Many folks claim to have the best advice for new parents on any given topic. Let's take a thoughtful look at how new parents can balance …