Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm
Jan 27, 2026
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again
Why perseverance develops earlier than you think
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A research-backed guide to kids, screen time, and real family life
The goal of our blog is simple: help you make sense of the media already showing up in your home. We break down what child development research actually says about kids’ growing brains and how media can support them. Every article is expert-reviewed, grounded in developmental science, and written by parents, for parents.
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm
Jan 21, 2026
I Always Feel Like… Somebody’s Watching Me
When children struggle, parents often reach for words of encouragement. You can do it! Don’t give up.
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Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm
Dec 20, 2025
Screen Time and the Holidays: What Child Development Research Actually Says
During this time of year, filled with travel and traditions, families find themselves navigating airports, traffic, unfamiliar beds, and very big feelings from very small people.