Independence Day is just around the corner. Do celebrate in the traditional way with a big BBQ and fireworks or does your family have a …
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Summer Newsletter is Here!
Hot off the keyboard--our summer newsletter is here. Check it out for tips on colic, screen time struggles and gift ideas. If you don't want …
When Do Babies Become Social?
As a parent you will probably never forget that moment, when your baby was around six weeks old, when he or she smiled at you for the first …
Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion
With the holiday season upon us, I'm thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an understanding of compassion and …
The Thoughtful Parent in Print
It's starting to look a lot like the holiday season wherever you go. My little town has all sorts of Christmas activities planned. Since our …
Book Review: How to Keep Your Helicopter
If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I occasionally do book reviews. In the past, I have done reviews of child development …
Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development
We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know this well. They repeat …
Countercultural Thoughts on Play, Education, and Parenting
Welcome to the new and improved The Thoughtful Parent! I decided I needed a more professional look, so thanks to the wonderful work of Elle …
Affluence as a Risk Factor
Although poverty is a well-documented risk factor for children at a variety of level, affluence (and the parenting approaches sometimes …