One Lovely Blog Award
This morning I woke up to a nice surprise. Crystal at Simply Being Mommy awarded me the One Lovely Blog award. Thanks, …
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New Blog Design!
After almost a year of blogging, I’ve decided to update my design. I like the fresh new look and some different …
What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us
Did you hear this great NPR story about babies sensitivity level and their later resilience? Scientists are …
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 …
Educational (and Fun) Summer Activities
Summertime is fast approaching so in preparation, parent educator Maggie Macaulay from Whole Hearted Parenting is doing …
Affluence as a Risk Factor
Although poverty is a well-documented risk factor for children at a variety of level, affluence (and the parenting …
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 …
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 …
Targeting Children with Treats
I thought this infographic was important to share. It’s enlightening and a little scary to see how advertisers …