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Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

Toddler Development · September 9, 2019

Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help guide you through this period with insight into your child and hopefully a bit more patience.

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts

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Common Toddler Challenges

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Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time

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The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play

Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids

End the Gift-Giving Regret: Tips for Choosing Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys

Tantrums and Self-Regulation

One Research-Backed Way to Diminish Toddler Tantrums

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As a mom of two young boys, I've seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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