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Toddler Development
I’m a wife, mom of two boys and a child development writer. I may have a Ph.D, but I believe the value of child development research is not in telling us what is “right” or “wrong” with our parenting, but in helping us to see our children with a new lens.
If you are looking for strategies to support your child’s development using research combined with your own innate intuition, this is the place for you.
Latest Posts
3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom
Sneak peek: Learning how to be a happy stay-at-home mom can be a struggle for many of us. Read on for tips and ideas for not just surviving but thriving as a stay-at-home mom. After being a stay-at-home mom for over 10 years, I’ve learned that it is a role full of paradox. Yes, it is a …
6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You
Sneak peek: Newborn reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let’s explore the meaning behind some of these “hidden” behaviors that are present in newborns. Newborn reflexes are innate behaviors that mysteriously disappear after the first few months of life. For some, their function is clear; they usually help the baby survive in some way. …
The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory
Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions about what it really means. A research-based look at “attachment.” The word “attachment” is used a lot in parenting magazines and often comes up in discussions of child development and parenting. Of course, …
Emotional Regulation in Preschoolers and Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
The development of emotional regulation in preschoolers and toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are thought to develop self-regulation skills later than young girls, research shows that language skills can help make up this difference.Many a parent of a toddler or even preschooler has encouraged their child to …
Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child
Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. How can we change our perspective and put technology in its place (plus a tech mantra to help your family).I got my first smartphone when my oldest was a newborn (summer 2009). This was just the beginning of …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping affect marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. Luckily, research offers us some insight into this tricky topic I was scrolling through Fatherly the other day when I came across this article, “How Co-Sleeping Ruined My Marriage.” Like most of you, any reference to something “ruining my …
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