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Parenting
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.

Sleep
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.

Pregnancy
New Alert: Mistreatment During Maternity Care

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

A new survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that one in five women are mistreated during maternity care.

A new survey published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that one in five women are mistreated during maternity care.

Education
Is Homework Good for Kids?

Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on October 2, 2023

Homework has academic and non-academic benefits, but most children may be getting far too much. Here's what the research says.

Homework has academic and non-academic benefits, but most children may be getting far too much. Here's what the research says.

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.