More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies
Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …
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How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy
Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …
Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers
Sneak peek: In a sea of developmental toys for toddlers, which ones best promote learning and growth? Research helps …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …