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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 …
Why Play is Still the Best Way to Spark Your Child’s Development
{The importance of play in child development can't be overstated. Research-backed benefits of play for children's development.} If you've …
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …
What You Need to Know about Screen Time for Toddlers {plus a FREE printable chart}
Screen time for toddlers is a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family members all related to the role …
The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play
{For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is educational. The benefits of dress-up …
The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance
{Some of the top parenting books that I've found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing parenting struggles, turn to …
One Research-Backed Way to Diminish Toddler Tantrums
{Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way to handle and diminish toddler …
The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work
{Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research helps us learn why yelling doesn't …