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Social development is about how your baby grows in their self esteem, language skills and communication, social skills, and more.

A baby signing.

Development • Updated 02/01/23

A guide to baby sign language

A baby signing.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Four children having fun.

Development • Updated 02/24/23

How to set yes day rules: 30 ideas for a perfect yes day

Four children having fun.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Parents talking to their child.

Development • Updated 12/08/22

Age-by-age guide to lying: How to handle your child's lying

Parents talking to their child.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A man is helping a child put on a backpack, getting ready for the day at school.

Development • Updated 12/05/22

Positive parenting: How to introduce a smoother morning routine using a timer

A man is helping a child put on a backpack, getting ready for the day at school.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A person writing in their journal.

Development • Updated 11/18/22

What is positive parenting self-reflection?

A person writing in their journal.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Two young boys playing on their tablets.

Development • Updated 11/10/22

Screen time for toddlers and babies: How much is too much?

Two young boys playing on their tablets.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A mother talking to her younger child.

Development • Updated 11/03/22

Logical consequences: What is, examples, difference from punishments

A mother talking to her younger child.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A child holding a timer.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

When and how do you use timers with kids?

A child holding a timer.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A young toddler smiling.

Development • Updated 10/24/22

Play activities: What is developmentally and age-appropriate?

A young toddler smiling.

by Molly Mahler, MSOT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Occupational Therapist

Two parents are laughing with their two children.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

Authoritative vs authoritarian parenting styles

Two parents are laughing with their two children.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A mother is playing with her newborn baby making the baby smile.

Development • Updated 11/01/22

Best newborn play and wake activities

A mother is playing with her newborn baby making the baby smile.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A child and their father are laughing and smiling while playing with blocks.

Development • Updated 02/23/23

7 positive parenting tips to use in 2022

A child and their father are laughing and smiling while playing with blocks.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A photo of a child meditating.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

Mindfulness for kids: 4 Breathwork techniques to try

A photo of a child meditating.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

Toddler girl with dad, both smiling

Development • Updated 10/10/22

Toddler favoritism: What to do if your child prefers one parent over another

Toddler girl with dad, both smiling

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

temper tantrums how to deal

Development • Updated 02/23/23

7 ways to deal with toddler temper tantrums

temper tantrums how to deal

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

Baby separation anxiety: Baby crying while mother carries her

Development • Updated 02/03/23

Separation anxiety in babies and toddlers

Baby separation anxiety: Baby crying while mother carries her

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

navy blue illustration of a group of individuals

Development • Updated 02/24/23

Teaching kids about race and racism - Resources for parents

navy blue illustration of a group of individuals

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

two kids playing on table with play doh

Development • Updated 02/24/23

Free (and fun!) resources for families at home during COVID-19

two kids playing on table with play doh

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates