Posts by Nadene van der Linden, Author at Motherly
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Nadene van der Linden

Nadene van der Linden is a clinical psychologist in private practice. Nadene is the author of the much loved Tales from the Parenting Trenches: a clinical psychologist vs motherhood. Join the Unshakeable Calm facebook group today. Science based tips for calm and confident living.

little boy playing in a bed
Baby Sleep Tips

This is the biggest indicator of a kid’s happiness, according to survey

Getting enough sleep made children twice as likely to report feeling happy lots of the time.

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep
pregnant woman laying on bed
Women's Health

How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’

Maintain good sleep hygiene.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Life
baby wearing a sleep sack in a crib
Baby Milestones

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
Baby Milestones, Baby, Baby Health, Baby Sleep Tips, Parenting
girl playing with her toys
Child Learn & Play

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
Parenting

7 signs you’re parenting right, according to a clinical psychologist

Parents often worry that they are failing their kids. Modern parents hold…

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Child, Teen, Toddler
Health & Wellness

8 psychologist-backed tips for improving communication with kids

Good communication with you forms the basis of good communication with other people as your child grows into an adult.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022
Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life
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