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Child Development
The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on September 18, 2023

We know reading is an extremely rewarding hobby, but just how beneficial is it? Here are some benefits to early reading for pleasure and how to encourage it.

We know reading is an extremely rewarding hobby, but just how beneficial is it? Here are some benefits to early reading for pleasure and how to encourage it.

Trauma
Do Trigger Warnings Do More Harm Than Good?

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on July 19, 2023

Surely, by receiving a warning, you’d be better prepared to handle negative content. You'd know what to expect and feel less anxious. Right? Probably not.

Surely, by receiving a warning, you’d be better prepared to handle negative content. You'd know what to expect and feel less anxious. Right? Probably not.

Diet
Baby-Led Weaning: What Does the Research Say?

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on July 14, 2023

A guide to baby-led weaning and learning the possible advantages and disadvantages of using this practice, according to research.

A guide to baby-led weaning and learning the possible advantages and disadvantages of using this practice, according to research.

Trauma
Coping After Birth Trauma

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

There should be room to express gratitude about birth and process the trauma, anger, and feeling of loss that may have also occurred.

There should be room to express gratitude about birth and process the trauma, anger, and feeling of loss that may have also occurred.

Autism
What Can Parents Do to Help Their Autistic Child?

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on May 16, 2023

There are a range of ways parents can provide support and acceptance of autism through exercises that help develop communication and social skills.

There are a range of ways parents can provide support and acceptance of autism through exercises that help develop communication and social skills.

Education
Research Behind Montessori Schools and Methods

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

The popularity of Montessori schools, play materials, and Instagram accounts seems to be exploding. Does Montessori education really live up to all of this hype?

The popularity of Montessori schools, play materials, and Instagram accounts seems to be exploding. Does Montessori education really live up to all of this hype?