Dr. Holly Ruhl

Holly Ruhl, PhD is a Developmental Psychologist with a background in research and teaching. Her areas of expertise are promoting healthy attachment relationships between parents and children, as well as fostering healthy eating behaviors. She writes at The Freethinking Mama.

Getting Pregnant

16 very early pregnancy symptoms—before a positive test

Second Trimester

It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Child

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Getting Pregnant

What’s the one must-have for a good birthplan? Flexibility

Baby

Not sure about cloth diapers? 4 reasons to consider a switch

Pregnancy

12 indulgences that make pregnancy totally worth it

Food

3 strategies to create veggie lovers out of picky toddlers

Parenting

11 tips to survive a road trip with a toddler

Parenting

So your tot is stubborn, outspoken, and assertive? Aren’t you lucky!

Parenting

5 reasons having siblings share a room can promote family harmony

Safety

What parents need to know about ‘dry drowning’ & infant water safety

Parenting

5 DIY activities to discover the world with your curious tot

Life

The doctor is in: 5 things research says really help you lose the baby weight

Career & Money

11 ways to save money every month + not even feel the pinch

Life

8 maternity styles to love all pregnancy long

Parenting

Should I have another baby? 5 questions to ask before growing your family

Parenting

The curious adventures of a globe-trotting tot

Parenting

How Facebook changes the way I mother my child

Parenting

6 ways to keep your cool when your tot is all fired up

Parenting

4 ways to encourage independent play for baby’s benefit—and yours

Parenting

Why weekends are the best—according to your toddler

Baby Names

5 ways to take baby’s name for a test drive

Life

5 ways to rock spring cleaning—with your partner’s help

Baby

To ‘room in’ or rest up? Why I chose sleep over snuggles at the hospital

Parenting

6 fun activities to inspire your tot’s creativity

Parenting

Q&A with author, Heather Shumaker, on why it’s OK to go up the slide

Women's Health

8 reasons prenatal vitamins are good for your future baby

Parenting

Getting over mom guilt—How to say goodbye to feeling bad

Parenting

Q&A with Janet Kennedy: Giving your Baby the Gift of Sleep (Training)

Child

8 ways to discipline with authority—and love

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

6 healthy eating habits to start with your brand-new foodie

Baby

The 5 baby registry items I can’t live without