TWBIM_0299 The Trouble with Development

A recent experience with new glasses has Joey thinking about executive function and how effort drains attention. Adults often forget the effort involved in tasks that seem like they should be automatic such as walking down a hallway in a line, sitting in a group for storytime, wa ... Show More

Tom has some questions about boundaries and rules. For children, the edges of boundaries are the interesting part. Boundaries are more "stretchy" and can be more dynamic than rules. 

Early childhood classrooms are often "table-centric." What experiences might children miss when activities are confined to tables? Are table-centric spaces also teacher-centric? 

When we think about raising our children, we often all have ideas of what is best and what we want to do. Not always are we able to achieve those goals – for better or worse. But the early years, especially 0 to 3, are crucial in our children’s neurological development and knowin ... Show More

In this episode of Talking Toddlers, we examine a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of early child development: YOU. Yes, that's right—this conversation focuses on YOU - the mama, the parent, and grandparent. While much of the dialogue around toddler development centers on ... Show More

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn discusses how to avoid raising an entitled child and instead foster resilience. She begins by explaining the characteristics of entitled behavior in children while clarifying that normal toddler self-centeredness is different from entitlement. Dr. Cat ... Show More

When it comes to brain development, all children have the same need for a sense of connection, says educational psychologist Kathryn Berkett. 

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn discusses how to avoid raising an entitled child and instead foster resilience. She begins by explaining the characteristics of entitled behavior in children while clarifying that normal toddler self-centeredness is different from entitlement. Dr. Cat ... Show More

We’re so focused on political life but what about our own personal lives? As Maria Montessori said, “We all need to be changed.” #children #parents #teachers #knowthyself 

In today's episode, Dr. Cathryn is tackling a question many parents grapple with: "Am I expecting too much from my toddler?" From tantrums to transitions, we’ll explore how adjusting expectations to match your toddler’s developmental stage can make parenting smoother and more enj ... Show More

On this episode of All Things Parenting, Zander is back to share his observations about entering a new phase of fatherhood. We discuss the hardship of watching your child get hurt, how to regulate our own emotions, and the beauty of the process. We touch on discipline and how we ... Show More

In today's solo minisode I’m talking all about strong-willed kids. I’ve been talking a lot about this in my emails and on my social media lately because I know it’s a topic that many parents struggle with. Strong-willed kids are the ones that I like to call fair fighters - they’r ... Show More

Retrouvez Grégoire Borst, professeur de psychologie du Développement et de neurosciences cognitives de l’éducation et Directeur du Laboratoire de Psychologie du Développement et de l’Education de l’enfant, dans l'interview de la semaine. Nous réfléchissons aux enjeux des apprenti ... Show More