Your child didn’t forget everything over the summer. They just haven’t had enough safe, supported chances to recall it. Here’s the science-backed truth about memory, school readiness, and why your calm—not cramming—is what actually helps.

You don’t want to scare your child. You just want them to listen. But FAFO parenting (Fear based, authoritarian, fast obedience) feels easier sometimes… until it backfires. Here’s why even child development experts fall into it, what science says about its long-term effects, and how to rewire your reactions without losing authority.

If you think your teen has tuned you, think again. They’re not ignoring you, they’re studying you. We unpack how modeling empathy, and emotional congruence shape adolescent behavior more than you realize. Plus, how to parent through risk without losing influence.

Your child just lied, and you're caught between fury, confusion, and heartbreak. But lying isn’t a moral failure. It’s a developmental signal. In this article, you'll learn the real psychology behind childhood dishonesty, why it's more common (and more important) than most parents realize, and how to respond in ways that protect trust, integrity, and connection without shaming, rupturing, or relying on outdated advice.

Not all tantrums are the same. Some are protests. Some are releases. Some are emotional reroutes. When parents know the type, they can respond with less frustration and more impact. This breakdown explains what’s happening in your child’s brain, why it matters that we understand and are able to recognize the type of tantrum, and what parents can do to actually help our kids return to equilibrium, learn from the root of the cause, and develop emotional intelligence, regulation skills and resilience.

If you think your baby only needs mom right now, you’re not alone, but you’ve been misled. Groundbreaking research shows that early father-infant attunement shapes brain development, emotional regulation, and stress response and helps YOU and your mental health too. Here’s why dads aren’t just supportive extras and how to reclaim your role as a core attachment figure from the start.

Not discipline per se, but how we discipline can impact a child’s emotional wiring. Dive into the science behind harsh parenting, discover breakthrough interventions, and learn practical steps to rebuild your child’s brain for long-term self-regulation.

Is your child pushing every limit and challenging every no? It might not be defiance, it might be developmental. Let’s break down what boundary pushing really means, when its normal, when it’s not, and how to set consistent boundaries without shame, fear, or power struggles. Backed by research and packed with actionable insights, this one is a must read for parents, educators, and anyone raising emotionally resilient kids.

When we think about parenting and early childhood development, research and conversations most often center around moms—and for good reason. But here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough: Dad’s ability to shape their child’s cognitive and emotional development through their superpower. In this week’s child development article, we explore a parenting flex that only dad’s are truly able to tap into, and when they do - ensure children have strong emotional regulation skills, are less frustrated, and less physically aggressive.

If you’ve ever said, “gentle parenting doesn’t work for my kid,” you’re not alone. We re breaking down the unspoken truths about why gentle parenting feels so hard, especially when we didn’t grow up with it, and how modern parenting culture may be getting it wrong. Featuring research-back insight and real tools that work in your living room when your child is losing it, this is for every parent trying to hold the line and the relationship.

We think we’re shaping each child individually, and that’s not totally wrong. But behind the scenes, siblings are shaping each other. From motivation  to confidence to long-term self-concept, sibling dynamics influence who kids believe they’re allowed to be. And most of are missing the important role they play.

If your child avoids tasks like the plague, melts down over schoolwork, or totally shuts down when things get hard or tricky, its not laziness or even a motivation issue. It’s a signal. Today, The Parenting Collaborative breaks down the psychology of “lazy” behavior and gives you the tools to decode what’s really going on underneath the surface.

Most parents wait for the explosion. But the secret to stopping tantrums isn’t found in the chaos—it’s in the quiet, almost moments before it. This one shift can change everything about how your child learns to regulate.

Puberty today isn’t what it was twenty years ago. It's starting earlier, moving faster, and hitting harder emotionally—and the reasons behind it might surprise you. If you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, here's the real story you can't afford to miss

Is your child suddenly afraid of the dark or waking up screaming at night? It’s more common—and more developmental—than you might think. The Parenting Collaborative explains the emotional roots of childhood nighttime fear and what you can do to bring comfort, safety, and calm to your home.

Want your teen to have a healthy relationship with tech? It starts with 4 simple conversations about balance, online identity, and critical thinking. Don’t wait until there’s a problem — start now and have that conversation often. The Parenting Collaborative is here to help parents navigate how and what to talk about with their teens to keep them technologically safe.

We spend so much time worrying about grades, homework, and test scores… But what if your child’s friend group is actually the secret ingredient to their long-term success? In our latest article, we’re breaking down what this means for emotional intelligence, behavior, and academic growth—and how you, as a parent, can guide your child through one of the most powerful developmental influences: their peers.

When we think of peer pressure, we often think of risky behavior and negative influence. But what if peer pressure could actually help your teen make better choices? Research shows that adolescents are more influenced by kindness than cruelty—and when supported with the right tools, they're more likely to follow the positive lead. Lets dive into what that means for parenting, and how we can guide teens to thrive in their social world

If you find yourself asking “why is my child so easily distracted?” and wondering how you can help – you’re not alone. All parents at one time or another wonder about their child when you find them doing something totally different when you know that they know they’re supposed to be doing something else. It can be frustrating and a source of conflict when it happens frequently.

More often than not the culprit is sensory overload.

The attachment relationship between parent and child is a significant topic of concern, parents often question if their child exhibits all the characteristics of a securely attached child. While, no child will meet all the characteristics coupled with a scale of how behaviors to determine attachment. The one thing we love the most about the attachment theory is it only takes one intentional person to change an insecure attachment style.