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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
Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development
Sneak peek: The stress of the pandemic raised our attention even more so to how these traumatic events affect children’s development. A look at the research on adverse childhood experiences. To say that pandemic living was stressful for parents and children is an understatement. Parents often wonder what impact this stress (and related stressors) will have …
What Are Hypnopompic Hallucinations in Children?
Seeing your child feeling an unknown symptom or unusual experience can be scary as a parent. That’s why I’m sharing a guest post from Ubie Health to help us understand this common, but often unknown experience: hypnopompic hallucinations in children. Ubie Health sponsors this post. Few things are more alarming for a parent than a …
The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks
Sneak peek: Mom shaming is unfortunately not uncommon in today’s world. A mindset shift we can all take to stop mom shaming and help support all moms. At my mom’s group last year, somehow the topic of “unwanted” parenting advice came up in discussion. I was shocked to hear so many other moms with stories …
Meaningful Gift Ideas for New Moms
Sneak peek: Becoming a mom for the first time is joyful and exciting, but can also be a bit overwhelming. Support a mom in your life with these thoughtful gift ideas for new moms. Bringing home your first child begins the unpredictable, exciting journey that is parenthood. Although greeting card commercials would have us believe that …
Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
Sneak peek: Learning how to be a better parent without yelling takes intentional effort and patience. Here are some of my top strategies for limiting yelling and understanding your child more. Even under the best circumstances, parenting young kids is challenging. They are physically very capable—they can run, climb (on everything), stack, play, etc. However, …
What Are the Best Baby Care Books? An Evidence‑Based Guide for New Parents
Sneak peek: Caring for a baby for the first time can be nerve-wracking. Rely on these baby care books to guide you through the questions of early parenthood. I remember well those early days of parenthood. Although I have a graduate degree in Human Development, I still felt that unsettled mix of awe, joy, and …
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