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the Happy Hearts Parenting Blog!
In these posts we explore some of the research linking social and moral development in childhood
to emotional and mental wellbeing -
and importantly, what it all means for how we raise our kids!
We hope you find our posts interesting and helpful. ❤️
Empathy Starts with Noticing!
by: Jess Kingsford (Ph.D)In this blog, Jess reminds us of the importance of helping kids develop and exercise their empathy muscles. How? We can start by helping them develop the skill of noticing - the faces, the people, and the world around them.
Less Screen Time, But Then What?
by: Jess Kingsford (Ph.D)Jess explores the impact of early childhood screen time and shares practical, research-informed ways to reduce it, replacing screens with play, family tasks and imaginative activities that foster creativity, connection, contribution too
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