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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.
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FOSTER EMPATHY IN KIDS WITH THESE SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL ACTS OF KINDNESS
{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help them grow in empathy and emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily routine.} I thought I had done what “good moms” do. I signed the kids up for activities. Baseball, basketball, Cub Scouts…all the “right” things. I helped them set up playdates […]
7 ADVENT CALENDARS THAT FOSTER KINDNESS
Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent calendar ideas will set you on the right track. I’ve always loved advent calendars. Something about the idea of tiny boxes, bags or drawers that open up a surprise each morning just takes me back […]
THE 10 BEST ADVENT CALENDARS FOR TODDLERS
Sneak peek: With SO many advent calendars out there, what’s the best pick for a toddler advent calendar? Some ideas for advent calendars that work well for toddlers and young children. You don’t have to be around young children very long to realize that when there’s any exciting event coming up, they can hardly control […]
RESEARCH-BACKED TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST TOYS FOR TODDLERS
Sneak peek: In a sea of toddler toys, which ones best promote children’s development and learning? Research helps provide us with some insight. If you’ve walked through the toy aisles of a typical big box store or toy store lately, you know how overwhelming it can be. The bright colors, brand names, and loud sounds […]
THERE IS NO “QUIET QUITTING” WHEN IT COMES TO PARENTING. BUT HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO FEEL LESS OVERWHELMED
{Sneak peek: There is no “quiet quitting” when it comes to parenting. But here’s what you can do when you feel overwhelmed with parenting.} Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” in the news recently? First coined in a Wall Street Journal article, the idea really has less to do with quitting and more to […]
DO PARENTS NEED TO APOLOGIZE FOR THEIR CHILDREN ACTING LIKE…CHILDREN?
{Sneak peek: Do we need to apologize for children’s developmentally appropriate behavior? Thoughts on fostering a culture where children can thrive.} You’ve probably seen posts like this before on social media. The one where the parent (almost always the mother) prefaces the flight with preemptive apologies for her children’s behavior–loudness, crying, erratic behavior, etc. (AKA […]
WHY WE FEEL SO GUILTY AS PARENTS AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
{Sneak peek: Overcoming parental guilt isn’t about doing what others expect or ask of you. It’s about getting in touch with your authentic values.} When was the last time you felt guilty about something related to parenting? If you’re like most parents I know it was about…5 minutes ago. I hear all the time from […]
TOYS FOR EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING
Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun. My four-year-old was at it again. He, his big brother and I were doing our usual Target run and they had convinced me to go to the toy aisle. What was I thinking? The […]
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