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Emotional Development

How to keep an infant’s brain stimulated

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 9, 2025
Emotional Development

Supporting school-aged children in recognizing and managing their emotions

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.January 9, 2025
Emotional Development

The Importance of Open-Ended Play in Early Childhood

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.May 14, 2025
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Emotional Development

Reducing a baby’s stress when they start daycare

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 9, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

The Science Behind Tantrums: Information on Emotion Regulation

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.May 13, 2025
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Emotional Development

How Does Bonding With Our Children Affect Their Brain?

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.January 10, 2025
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Emotional Development

Why We Should Learn To Refrain From Arguing In Front Of A Baby

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.January 10, 2025

Emotional Intelligence

Family walking together after a counselling session for toxic stress
Can Toxic Stress Impact Your Attachment with Your Child?
Parent showing signs of stress while her children play on screens.
How To Identify If Your Stress Is Healthy Or Toxic
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Understanding Emotion Regulation: Key to Mental Health for Parents
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Emotional Intelligence: Building a Home Where Emotions Thrive
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Why Hiding Your Emotions From Your Kids Might Not Be the Best Idea

Parenting Practices

frustrated dad holding toddler throwing tantrums
The Science of Tantrums: Why They Happen
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How Warmth (Not Harsh Discipline) Helps Toddlers Behave Better
A father helping his son with homework. his son looks annoyed
Are You Overparenting? What the Science Says About Its Impact on Kids’ Mental Health
a young woman lies on a couch with her eyes closed while listening to music
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Pathways to Parental Resilience
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Teen Risk-Taking: Understanding the Brain, Not Fighting It

Well-Being

tired in working parents yawning with baby in arms
Parental burnout is real: What every working parent needs to know
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Ask a scientist: Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Beyond Postpartum Depression
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How dads can improve their bond with their baby
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How is depression in men different than depression in women
mother and father look at each other lovingly while their baby smiles in their arms
Parenting Roles: Discussing Responsibilities Before Your Baby Arrives
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