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Welcome to my blog! What you'll find focuses on the science behind child development mixed with how that science translates to the experience of being a mom.

Some of the time you’ll get lots of science; some of the time you’ll get lots of me. Most of the time you’ll get a little bit of both. I hope you enjoy it.

Mom Shaming: Working Together to Reverse a Shameful New Trend

Published on BonBon Break In a media driven world where people can comment on just about anything with a click of an iPhone, “mom...

What's so Special About Moms

Published on BonBon Break I wouldn’t say that my son Edwin loved me right from the day he was born. To be honest, I wouldn’t even say...

Cursing in Front of Your Kids: A Cautionary Tale

Published on BonBon Break I was raised by two American parents with a pair of Cuban grandparents on one side and a pair of Italian...

The Surprising (and Stupid) Mistakes Children Make with Their Bodies

Published on BonBon Break Has your child ever gotten his hand stuck in a toy? Tried to sit in a chair that was way too small? Gotten her...

Are "Genius" Toys a Smart Purchase for Babies?

Published on BonBon Break Shopping for baby toys can be utterly overwhelming, as I learned recently when I took my first real trip to the...

How Far Will "Smart" Get You?

Published on BonBon Break Being “smart” is obviously something we all hope for our children. Intelligence predicts success in school,...

How Should We Talk to Babies?

Published on BonBon Break Picture yourself talking to a baby. What does it sound like? Your speech is probably slower, high pitched, and...

They Are What We Eat

Published on Mamalode My mom loves to tell the story of how she had to have a chocolate ice cream soda every single day that she was...

Pets with Benefits: How Having a Pet might be Good for Kids

Published on BonBon Break There are lots of reasons—many touted by doctors—why you shouldn’t have pets if you have a baby or small child...

When Should We Start Reading to Our Babies?

Published on Mamalode Among the many gifts I received from family members and well wishers when I learned that I was pregnant was not...

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