Why are bedtime routines important for toddlers?
A healthy amount of sleep is necessary for a child’s physical, emotional, and mental growth. However, bedtime can also be an ongoing battle. Questions such as, “How do I get...
To punish, or not to punish
Before talking about punishment, we have to distinguish between punishment in a traditional, and psychological sense. Traditionally, punishment is defined as when an authority imposes a penalty for a misdeed....
Corporal punishment is outdated and ineffective
Corporal punishment is a form of positive punishment by inflicting physical pain or injury through spanking, caning, and hitting. Numerous studies have highlighted the negative implications of corporal punishment (physical...
The most effective forms of punishment
As we mentioned in our previous blog post about punishment, punishment can be viewed from a psychological or traditional lens. Natural consequences “Experiences are the best teacher, and the...
The benefits of outdoor play
When parents think of rainy day activities their main objective is usually to stay inside and keep their child dry. However, some education experts believe you should include playing outside...
5 Math myths that don’t add up
A word from Dr. Susan Canizares “The foundation for our critical thinking capability and comfort level with math is shaped during our earliest years, when the brain is growing exponentially,”...
Building a secure attachment with my baby
A secure attachment with your baby matters because attachment styles influence how your child handles social and emotional relationships in adult life. When is secure attachment established Preattachment (birth...
Sleep, cognitive development, and ultimately academics
How much sleep does a child need? Sleep needs vary, especially for newborns. At first your newborn should sleep 14 – 17 hours throughout the day and night and will...
Attachment styles and why they matter
Psychologist Mary Ainsworth devised “the strange situation” to determine the strength and style of parent-infant attachments. In the strange situation, psychologists put a parent and child into a room and...
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