Parenting with Research, Insight, and Love
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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
More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Motherhood
Sneak peek: Breastfeeding struggles in the first months of motherhood are common but they don’t have to ruin those early motherhood moments. Breastfeeding can feel far more difficult than many new moms expect. From painful latching and sleep deprivation to worries about milk supply, the early weeks of breastfeeding often come with emotional and physical …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping affect marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. Luckily, research offers us some insight into this tricky topic Does co-sleeping affect marriage? Research suggests the answer is more nuanced than many parents think. Co-sleeping itself does not necessarily reduce marital satisfaction, but conflict around sleep arrangements and mismatched parenting expectations …
How to Stop Yelling as a Parent: A Science-Backed Way to Stay Calm
Sneak peek: Wondering how to stop yelling as a parent? Learn a simple, science-backed approach using self-talk and parenting mantras to stay calm—even in stressful moments. If you’ve ever yelled at your child—and immediately wished you could take it back—you’re not alone. We don’t want to yell. It happens in those moments when everything builds …
What We Can Learn from the Japanese Parenting Style
Sneak peek: Explore the Japanese parenting style and how it builds independence, confidence, and responsibility—plus tips you can use today. If you’ve seen Netflix’s series called Old Enough, you’ve witnessed the results of the Japanese parenting style that encourages independence in children from a young age. This is a sharp contrast to what we see …
Best Mobile Tracking Apps for 2026
Sneak peek: Mobile tracking apps have advanced to be a tool to help give you some peace of mind while your child is on the go. As parents, the balance between monitoring your child’s safety and allowing them some age-appropriate independence is always a challenge. Mobile tracking apps may feel a little invasive at first, …
Understanding Play Schemas: How Repetitive Play Builds Your Child’s Brain
Sneak peek: Learn about play schemas and what they mean for your child’s development. Discover how these patterns support deep learning—and how to better support your child’s development through play. Has your child ever gone through a phase where they only wanted to do one very specific kind of play? Maybe it was trains—endlessly building …
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