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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.

What our faces say to our children

Published on Psychology Today One of the most famous psychologists of all time, William James, described a baby’s first experiences with...

When little kids get mean: Aggressive behavior in young children

Published on Psychology Today My oldest son is 4 and a half, and goes to preschool full time. He mostly loves school—he loves his...

Helicopter Parenting: How keeping children from failing can promote failure

Published on Psychology Today The experience of having children is something that many of us have in common. In fact, in the United...

Talking to children about racism

Published on Psychology Today The recent murder of George Floyd has triggered some of the largest protests against racism since the Civil...

When the going gets tough: How children build resilience

Published on Psychology Today It doesn’t take a PhD to recognize that life can be hard. Many of us have dealt with some kind of life...

Parenting in the time of the coronavirus (II): Why protecting your own mental health is good for you

Published on Psychology Today The uncertainty that has come with battling the coronavirus pandemic has been incredibly stressful for most...

Parenting in the time of the coronavirus

Published on Psychology Today, with guest blogger, Jessie Abbate The newly emerged coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) is probably all you...

Who's that baby in the mirror? When babies recognize their own reflections, and what it means fo

Published on Psychology Today Since the very first time my son looked in a mirror, he was in love with what he saw: A cute and chubby...

Promoting Empathy in our Kids (and in Ourselves)

Published in Psychology Today I don’t think I fully grasped how empathetic my son, Edwin, was until I had my second child. When we...

When less is more: On choosing holiday toys this season

Published on Psychology Today For families who celebrate Christmas, it’s every kid’s dream to wake up on Christmas morning to find a...

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