Center for Developmental Science

06/17/2019

Does your child seem to wear the pants in your family?
It's time to take a dive into the the reasons for your child acting out against you.

… and the good news and bad news about dealing with each.

06/14/2019

Is your child being bullied at home? How so you ask, perhaps by none other than their own siblings...

The risks of leaving sibling squabbles and bullying behavior unchecked.

06/10/2019

"The capacity to be alone, is an important sign of emotional maturity. Including putting oneself to sleep, and it begins in the early years of life."

The capacity to be alone is a vital developmental milestone.

06/03/2019

The bacterial influences of the first 1000 days of life play a role in brain development and behavior. Read on to learn more!

In the first thousand days, proper brain growth depends on a healthy microbiota.

05/27/2019

Read on to learn about how important the evolved nest is for establishing the trajectory of children toward good health and thriving.

Some of the experiences that predict thriving in children.

05/20/2019

We're all aware that play time is important. Check out 20 Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors AND 20 Ways to Increase and Enhance Your Child’s Outdoor Time!

20 Benefits of Outdoor Time, and 20 Ways to Make It Happen

05/17/2019

What if we focused our compassion on the bully rather than on the victim?
Read below for a unique approach to tacking bullying.

Bullying a bully doesn't work. Here's what does.

05/13/2019

With the summer quickly approaching, kids have the option to spend more time outdoors.
This article simply puts, that dirt can make us psychologically strong.

Being out in the wild can improve a child’s physical and mental resilience.

05/10/2019

Adolescents tend to display 2 types of fear: Fear from ignorance and fear of the unexpected, both are normal. What can parents do to care for their tween?

Beginning adolescence, developmental change can feel scary. That's okay.

05/06/2019

Here are 6 helpful steps to take when your child talks about her feelings of jealousy:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-raise-happy-cooperative-child/201904/handling-your-child-s-jealousy

05/03/2019

It is important to carefully focus praise on behavior rather than on character so as to avoid providing a platform for narcissism in children.

From a young age, self-esteem promotes mental health. Narcissism can harm it.

04/29/2019

"Spirituality can create a sense of peacefulness, curiosity, a deep sense of empathy with others’ suffering. Children who grow up into adults who are resilient, optimistic, have a sense of belonging and feel connected to others."

The sense of urgency to tackle spirituality stems from recent events.