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.