Sneak peek: We all know that children (and teens) have periods of rapid growth. But when can we expect these growth spurts? Let's take a …
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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …
23 Best Parenting Blogs
Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found …
One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums
Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way on how to deal with …
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 …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …
Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are thought …
Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler
Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, but it happens. …
“Is This Normal?” When to Worry About Toddler Tantrums
{I'm thrilled to feature guest author Dr. Victoria Nolasco to discuss common parent questions about toddler tantrums.} When should you …