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Helping your toddler transition from two naps to one

Age is not the only factor to consider when changing your baby's nap routine.

How to be your child’s safe space

Rest matters because it frees our attention. When we don’t have to look for love, we can start to figure out who we are.

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You don’t have to ‘fix’ a crying child

He might need to unload whatever big feelings he doesn’t understand or is unable to have words for.

mom hugging and kissing toddler

How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

It’s Science: 2 years of music lessons can boost your child’s brain power

It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain. 

dad holding daughter in the air- how having a daughter changes a man

It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

The cure for grumpy mornings? Laughter

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can use the power of words to get laughter going with your kids.

How to conquer potty training—at the right time

Here are some basic ways to determine potty training readiness.

Montessori at home: 10 ways to encourage math skills in young children

A big thing you can do to help your child learn to love math is to establish familiarity with numbers.

What to do when your child tells tall-tales, fibs, and lies

There is a positive and helpful way to help your child learn to tell the truth.

10 times your kid’s ‘bad behavior’ isn’t actually bad

When your child cuts his own hair or makes a fort with freshly washed sheets, he's doing exactly what he's are supposed to be doing.

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