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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

The Science of Tantrums: Why They Happen

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 11, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

How Warmth (Not Harsh Discipline) Helps Toddlers Behave Better

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 3, 2025
A father helping his son with homework. his son looks annoyed
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
a young woman lies on a couch with her eyes closed while listening to music
Parenting PracticesWell-Being

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Pathways to Parental Resilience

Valeria MastrangeloValeria MastrangeloJune 3, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting PracticesWell-Being

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

Kirsten CobabeKirsten CobabeApril 22, 2025
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Parenting Practices

How Does The Transition To Fatherhood Impact One’s Life?

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.April 8, 2025
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Parenting Practices

Parenting with Confidence: How to Choose the Right Approach and Style

Sarah SheppardSarah SheppardApril 22, 2025
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Parenting Practices

Spending More Time With Your Teenager Protects Their Mental Health

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 mother and her toddler do yoga together
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

How Parental Beliefs Shape Children’s Emotional Understanding

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaMay 14, 2025
a father walks along a wooden path with his toddler
Emotional IntelligenceParenting Practices

Why Hiding Your Emotions From Your Kids Might Not Be the Best Idea

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaJanuary 6, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

The Importance of Teaching Kids Boundaries

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

Emotional Development

frustrated dad holding toddler throwing tantrums
The Science of Tantrums: Why They Happen
child sitting on couch with headphones and an ipad using social media
Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know
mother and toddler daughter smiling while hugging each other
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
group of five teens walking to school
Teen Risk-Taking: Understanding the Brain, Not Fighting It

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
woman on talking on the phone while sitting on the couch with her son
Understanding Emotion Regulation: Key to Mental Health for Parents
small wooden house sits on the floor while a family plays with blocks in the background
Emotional Intelligence: Building a Home Where Emotions Thrive
a father walks along a wooden path with his toddler
Why Hiding Your Emotions From Your Kids Might Not Be the Best Idea

Well-Being

tired in working parents yawning with baby in arms
Parental burnout is real: What every working parent needs to know
mother smiles while she holds her baby
Ask a scientist: Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Beyond Postpartum Depression
father of two young children laughs while playing with them
How dads can improve their bond with their baby
a father sits on a sofa with this head in his hands
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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