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January 13, 2021

The January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol

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Statement about the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

November 16, 2019

Relationships: Social and Emotional Development

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Scientists know how vital relationships are to humans, with enormous power in infancy.

September 8, 2019

Parent-child Interactions Build Brains

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The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University offers lots of great information online, including these short videos about early child development.

May 2, 2019

What Parents Want

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What do parents want? More time with their children.

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September 27, 2018

The Case for Make-Believe

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This book offers information and inspiration, and also abundant warnings about the barriers to play in our society.

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Play
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September 13, 2018

Children's Needs

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Children have essential needs for nurturing care and time with their parents.

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May 12, 2018

Thinking About Parenting

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Researchers have come up with creative, scientific studies that measure some of the effects of parenting behaviors.

January 8, 2014

Hands-Free Mama

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Author Rachel Macy Stafford tells her own story—about being buried in busy-ness—until finally she recognized the negative effects of her distractedness, her perfectionism and hu

September 25, 2013

Attachment Play

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Play is essential for children! Kids play alone, with siblings, friends—and with their parents. This book is about parent-child play.

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Play Parenting
June 5, 2013

The Power of Emotional and Social Competencies

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Emotions are not just a personal issue. A person’s emotional development has effects on how well they function in social situations.

March 1, 2004

Challenging Journey: Food Allergies

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The story of one family's experience with learning how to care for their son, who has severe food allergies. 

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October 4, 2002

Table Talk

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Talk may be cheap...