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Emotional Development

Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Claudia Belliveau, Ph.D.Claudia Belliveau, Ph.D.May 29, 2025
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

How Warmth (Not Harsh Discipline) Helps Toddlers Behave Better

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 3, 2025
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Are You Overparenting? What the Science Says About Its Impact on Kids’ Mental Health

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 3, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting PracticesWell-Being

Teen Risk-Taking: Understanding the Brain, Not Fighting It

Kirsten CobabeKirsten CobabeApril 22, 2025
father-child bonding
Emotional Development

Father-Child Bonding: How Dads Can Build Emotional Connection

Claudia Belliveau, Ph.D.Claudia Belliveau, Ph.D.May 13, 2025
Emotional Development

The Development of Emotion Regulation in Children from Birth to Five Years: A Guide for Parents

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.May 14, 2025
a bay cries while their crib
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Sleep training babies using the cry it out method: What does the science suggest?

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.May 14, 2025
A toddler lays down while looking at a phone
Emotional Development

Understanding the Social, Emotional and Cognitive Dynamics of a Digital Childhood

Valeria MastrangeloValeria MastrangeloJanuary 6, 2025
a mother and her toddler do yoga together
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

How Parental Beliefs Shape Children’s Emotional Understanding

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaMay 14, 2025
a toddler sits on a bench and gives her mother a hug
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Teaching Kids Healthy Boundaries: How to Raise Confident and Emotionally Resilient Children

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.October 16, 2025
a young boy plays on the floor with his dinosaur toys
Emotional Development

The Importance of Play in Preschool Development

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.December 17, 2024
a young girl rides her bike in a park
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Am I Nurturing My Child’s Autonomy? 5 Science-Based Tips To Be An Empowering Parent

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaDecember 17, 2024

Emotional Intelligence

couple sitting on couch not speaking visibly upset after an argument
The Science of Healthy Conflict Patterns in Couples
a woman in a jacket faces away from the camera towards the sun
The Science Behind How You Show Up in Arguments
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The One Missing Factor Parents Forget When Teaching Kids About Emotions
A happy couple sitting on a couch, smiling and pointing excitedly at a tablet or laptop screen.
A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience)
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Can Toxic Stress Impact Your Attachment with Your Child?

Parenting Practices

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A Neuroscientist Explains Why You Still Snap Even When You’ve “Done the Work”
father hugs his daughter outdoors
What Men Who Survived a Suicide Attempt Want All Parents to Know About Boys’ Emotional Needs
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What If Successful Parenting Was Less About Doing and More About Feeling?
A woman relaxing on a white couch, smiling while writing in a notebook
Why Science Says Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Are the Key Pathways to Parental Resilience
mother and daughter sitting on couch reading a book together
A Study by Developmental Psychologists Reveals How a Parent’s Warmth Shapes a Child’s Ability to Focus

Well-Being

father hugs his daughter outdoors
What Men Who Survived a Suicide Attempt Want All Parents to Know About Boys’ Emotional Needs
couple sitting on couch not speaking visibly upset after an argument
The Science of Healthy Conflict Patterns in Couples
a woman in a jacket faces away from the camera towards the sun
The Science Behind How You Show Up in Arguments
happy father holds his baby close
What If Successful Parenting Was Less About Doing and More About Feeling?
A woman relaxing on a white couch, smiling while writing in a notebook
Why Science Says Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Are the Key Pathways to Parental Resilience
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