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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
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, …
When Do You Start Potty Training?
What Research Actually Says Sneak peek: As your child approaches toddlerhood, a common question that comes up is, “When do you start potty training?” I’ve done the research for you and summed up the best potty training advice. If you’re wondering, “When do you start potty training?” you’re in good company. It’s one of those …
Potty Training Readiness Quiz
When it comes to potty training, timing can make a difference. That’s why this potty training readiness quiz exists: to help you quickly figure out if your child is ready right now, or if waiting might make things smoother. Start too early, and the process can drag on for weeks (or months). Start at the …
Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?
Sneak peek: We hear the phrase “positive parenting advice,” but what does it really mean? An overview of positive parenting, plus a look at how it helps you focus on the long view of parenting. We hear the phrase “positive parenting advice” tossed around a lot in the media and parenting circles, but oftentimes, there …
Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development
Sneak peek: What are the best books for newborns? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to a certain type of book. Do you remember when you first read your own child your favorite classic books? Maybe they were so tiny they couldn’t even hold their head up. You knew they …
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