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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here’s What the Science Says

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.October 12, 2025
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Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

Validation in Parenting: How to Support Your Child’s Emotions and Break Generational Patterns

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.October 12, 2025
Emotional DevelopmentParenting Practices

The Science of Tantrums: Why They Happen

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.June 11, 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
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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

Emotional Development

Why Boredom Is Good for Kids and What Research Suggests
Free Play vs Screen Time: Does it even matter?
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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

Emotional Intelligence

Nourish Your Happiness: A More Realistic Approach to Self-Care
Parenting feels harder without strong social-emotional skills. Here’s why.
Emotional Awareness for Parents: How Mindfulness Reduces Your Stress
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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

Well-Being

Nourish Your Happiness: A More Realistic Approach to Self-Care
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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
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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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