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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
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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
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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
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

How Parental Beliefs Shape Children’s Emotional Understanding

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaMay 14, 2025
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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

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

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.October 16, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

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

Victoria CucuzzellaVictoria CucuzzellaDecember 17, 2024
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Fostering A Home Environment That Teaches Your Children How To Cope With Emotions

Sarah SheppardSarah SheppardMay 14, 2025

Emotional Development

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A Harvard Study Reveals How Stress Shapes a Child’s Body and Brain
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What Science Says About How Preschoolers Learn to Manage Big Feelings
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A Study by Developmental Psychologists Reveals How a Parent’s Warmth Shapes a Child’s Ability to Focus
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A Yale Study Shows How a Parent’s Calm and Consistency Literally Shape a Child’s Brain
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The One Missing Factor Parents Forget When Teaching Kids About Emotions

Emotional Intelligence

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The Science of Healthy Conflict Patterns in Couples
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The Science Behind How You Show Up in Arguments
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The One Missing Factor Parents Forget When Teaching Kids About Emotions
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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?

Well-Being

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What Men Who Survived a Suicide Attempt Want All Parents to Know About Boys’ Emotional Needs
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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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What If Successful Parenting Was Less About Doing and More About Feeling?
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Why Science Says Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Are the Key Pathways to Parental Resilience
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