Toddler Toothbrushing

August 16, 2023

Many parents complain about how difficult it is to get toddlers to brush their teeth. Since toddler power struggles are normal, it’s important for caregivers to view this as an opportunity to promote independence and try a little creativity - like having their toddler brush their teeth.

The Connection Between Sleep and Memory

August 9, 2023

While there are many reasons that sleep is essential, recent research suggests that naps play a vital role in helping toddlers to process emotional memories. These memories are connected to how toddlers learn about unsafe places or actions, and who to trust.

Understanding Temperament

August 2, 2023

We are each born with different ways of relating to the world, and no two babies are the same. Helping caregivers to understand that they have unique temperaments, too - and may respond to things differently than their baby - can help create understanding instead of conflict as their child grows.

Co-Regulation

July 26, 2023

Before infants and young children can regulate themselves, they “borrow” their caregivers' calm through soothing. By offering love and comfort, let caregivers know that they are supporting important self-regulation skills for the future.

Repair Is an Important Opportunity for Connection

July 19, 2023

Caregivers may hold themselves to impossibly high standards, but we all act in ways we wish we didn’t sometimes. Encourage parents to focus on repair - apologizing and reconnecting - after a hard moment. Science shows it’ll deepen and grow their relationship and model healthy habits for children to develop in the future.

Newborns are Not a Blank Slate

July 12, 2023

Newborns may often look inactive, but it’s important for caregivers to understand how hard they are working. Let them know that over 1 million nerve connections are made every second in a newborn’s brain & that faces, snuggles and words are the best ways to support their development.

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