There is A LOT of parenting research out there. There are thousands of facts researchers would like parents to know. But here I narrow down to just six things science wants you to know about raising your kid. 1) Build a solid foundation Science says that spending time as a family is highly beneficial for […]
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Everything you need to know to understand childhood stress
Yesterday, your child seemed to be perfectly okay. Today, you can tell something is wrong. When you really think about it, you realize it has been days since something changed. He seems withdrawn, teary, scared of invisible dangers lurking around the corner, and this behavior leaves you somewhat baffled. Uncharacteristic or “bizarre” behaviors are common […]
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Everything you need to know about raising a sensitive kid
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read the full disclosure. I have a sensitive child, and I think sensitive kids are just lovely. But raising one is not easy every day. If you have a sensitive kid, you know what I am talking about: Your sensitive child worries. A LOT. You spend months […]
5 fun and powerful tips to raise a reader
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read the full disclosure. Everyone knows the benefits associated with reading: Kids who read (or are read to) develop their vocabulary faster than those who do not. Researchers suggest that this is because parents tend to use the same words with their children every day and books […]