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 …
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Why Arts and Crafts for Boys Still Matter
Arts and Crafts for Boys are Definitely Outside the Box Well, then I actually had a preschool-age boy and reality sunk …
Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids
Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …
Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?
What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …
One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better
As parents, we often think that a baby nighttime routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few …
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 …
The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills
What is Executive Functioning in Child Development? You’ve probably heard about executive functioning in early …
Tips for challenging toddler behavior
As babies grow, we are delighted to see their personalities develop and marvel at the fun thingsthey do. But this also …
Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)
Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …