I’m Dr. Cara Goodwin, child psychologist and mom of three. Parents, here’s the problem. We face questions each moment of the... more
Today we're discussing the research behind redshirting - delaying kindergarten or school entry for a year. This seems to be... more
Kate Baer has always been a writer, and as soon as she became a mother, her blog and essays became... more
As I prepare for my fourth child, I am reflecting on my previous birthing experience, which was traumatic to say... more
As parents, our short term goal is to get our children to listen to us and follow the rules and... more
April is World Autism Month, a month designated to enhance understanding of autism and increase acceptance of autistic individuals. Today’s... more
We hear so much about the negatives of being a working parent. The reality is that there are so many... more
Today we discuss what the ideal number of kids is according to research. We review studies on how the number... more
We recently discussed if time-outs are harmful or effective, and today we dig into the best ways to use them,... more
Ms. Rachel has become a household name for nearly every parent with a baby or toddler. Her YouTube channel, Songs... more
Is time-out an effective discipline strategy, or could it be potentially harmful to children?Today we dive deep into the research... more
The COVID 19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions across the world that led to financial strains, social isolation, and decreased support... more
There are several studies that explore white noise (and pink noise, brown noise, and lullabies) and their effectiveness on both... more
ADHD in girls and women has been historically difficult to diagnose. According to today's guest Dr. Julia Schechter, "ADHD does... more
In today’s episode, I was fortunate enough to interview Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson of Birds & Bees - an... more
The research behind when and why children stop napping and how to handle it as a parent------Sign up for the... more
If you are like me, you can’t wait to get back to a routine after weeks of having no structure,... more
An interview with the authors of How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, Julie King and Joanna Faber------Sign up... more
The research behind how the age gap between siblings relates to physical and mental health, the sibling relationship, and parent... more
And it will improve your child's behavior! Tune in to hear what the research says.------Sign up for the Parenting Translator... more
One of my favorite things to do on my Parenting Translator platform is to debunk common parenting myths. Not only... more
ADHD in girls and women has been historically difficult to diagnose. According to today's guest Dr. Julia Schechter, "ADHD does tend to... more