Parenting Resources
How Dads Affect Child Health Pre- and Post-Natal
Fathers often feel unnecessary to the care of their newborn though their presence and their health affect children inutero and during infancy.
The Importance of Fathers
When fathers are involved with their children, the children are more likely to excel academically and they have better physical and emotional health.
Building Relationships with your Infant or Toddler
Even infants and toddlers can practice relationship building and begin developing language when parents are deliberate about speaking to them and describing things to them.
Helping Infants Learn to Take Initiative
Infants have the ability to comfort themselves and entertain themselves – if given the opportunity to do so.
Teaching Children to Take Initiative
Learning to take initiative as a child is critical to achieving success in adulthood.
Your “Smart” Child
Rethinking the Concept of "Smart": The 8 different categories of intelligence
Building Independence in Children
Expert advice and helpful information for building independence in infants, toddlers, elementary-age children and teens.
Building Independence in Infants
Ideas on how parents can begin preparing their infants for independence
Teaching Generosity to Children
Research shows giving makes people happier than receiving.
Sensitive or Responsive Parenting for Infants
When parents are responsive to infants and sensitive to their needs, infants feel more secure and trusting of parents.