[ad_1] Quiet and Shy – and I’m OK!  Season three of The Science of Parenting podcast has explored the many facets of temperament! The information shared each week celebrates the unique and rich gift each trait expresses! Every day brings new opportunities to master challenges and milestones. As parents watch their children grow and develop, they consider the temperament that […]

[ad_1] Get ready for an epic combination: Halloween Bubble Foam!!! Welcome to one of the most epic activity ideas for Halloween: Halloween bubble foam is the stuff kid October dreams are made of. Nothing is better than bubble foam and if I could reach through my computer and I show it to you, I know […]

[ad_1] “Hey, you’re in a good mood today!” Has anyone said that to you lately? Our mood is a temperament trait! The Science of Parenting team has been exploring many temperament traits, and MOOD is just one that may resonate with many parents. Having children with a happy disposition or in a good mood is […]

[ad_1] TRY THIS GHOST ROLL & FEED ACTIVITY WITH YOUR KIDS. My creamer bottle is pulling overtime this week in this ghost roll & feed activity. It’s a simple Halloween math activity that worked for ALL THREE OF MY KIDS. One activity – three ways. This was fantastic (or rather is fantastic since it’s been […]

[ad_1] Maintaining a manageable schedule when a newborn arrives is one of the first pieces of advice new parents receive. “Be sure to stay on schedule.” The schedule is something that may include feeding, sleeping, diapering, etc. The idea of a schedule seems important, yet it is something that may be out of your control […]

[ad_1] Sometimes we label things so that we can understand them better. In fact, the labels can be limiting if we are not careful to explore our own use of the labels. Have you ever heard someone say, “Wow, that child is difficult!”? Or, have you heard, “I’m so glad my child is not as […]

[ad_1] I almost jumped, but then I hesitated!  Have you ever challenged yourself to jump off the diving board at the pool? You may climb the steps with confidence, walk to the end of the board, and peer overboard. Once you take in the view from up high, you may have second thoughts. You may […]