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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
Best Baby Books for Brain Development (According to Research)
By Amy Webb, Ph.D.Amy holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences and writes about child development research for everyday parents. Sneak peek: What are the best baby books? As new parents, we often wonder which books to read to our babies. Luckily, research can guide us in choosing books to read to our babies …
Mirror Test for Babies: When Do They Recognize Themselves?
Sneak peek: What does the mirror test for self-awareness in babies tell us about their development? At some point or another, many parents have placed their infant in front of a mirror and wondered if their child could understand that it was their own reflection they were seeing. In the realms of child development and …
Why conflict with your child might actually be healthy (according to research)
Sneak peek: Research shows up to 70% of parent-baby interactions involve some kind of mismatch — and that’s completely normal. Here’s why rupture and repair may be the most important parenting skill you’ve never heard of. If you’re on social media much, you’ve probably seen many different versions of parenting advice. One that I’ve noticed …
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 …
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