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Parent Stress Is a Serious Public Health Concern

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on September 6, 2024

Here's why U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about the current state of parenting and the unprecedented stress and mental health concerns of parents.

Here's why U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about the current state of parenting and the unprecedented stress and mental health concerns of parents.

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Glimmers of Joy in Parenting

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on August 1, 2024

Can focusing on the glimmers of joy we experience as parents help us to be less stressed and more content?

Can focusing on the glimmers of joy we experience as parents help us to be less stressed and more content?

Anger
Should I Be Worried if My Kid Is the Child Who Hits?

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on June 2, 2024

As a parent, nothing can prepare you for the first time your child hits you or another child. It is hard not to feel like you did something wrong to have raised a child who hits.

As a parent, nothing can prepare you for the first time your child hits you or another child. It is hard not to feel like you did something wrong to have raised a child who hits.

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Reframing the Mental Load of Parenting

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on April 8, 2024

The mental load is often discussed in negative terms, but new research suggests that there may be some advantages to carrying it.

The mental load is often discussed in negative terms, but new research suggests that there may be some advantages to carrying it.

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When to Transition From a Crib to a Bed

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on February 1, 2024

Transitioning from a crib to a bed is one of the most stressful transitions of the toddler years. Fortunately, research can provide parents some guidance.

Transitioning from a crib to a bed is one of the most stressful transitions of the toddler years. Fortunately, research can provide parents some guidance.

Parenting
3 Key Findings About Breastfeeding

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on January 24, 2024

Breastfeeding is associated with benefits, but so is a mother’s mental health, so women need more support and less judgment around the decision.

Breastfeeding is associated with benefits, but so is a mother’s mental health, so women need more support and less judgment around the decision.

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Are You Too Nice?

Being overly polite might seem kind, but it often leads to problems anyway, in relationships, with friends, and at work.

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