Parenting Translator

Are You Spoiling Your Children?

What the science actually says about gifts, materialism, and raising grounded children

Dec 18, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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The Most Important Thing You Can Teach Your Toddler

Five research-based hacks for teaching big social-emotional concepts to tiny humans

Dec 11, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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Why Parenting Scripts Fail (and What Actually Works)

The research suggests there are more effective ways to tame tantrums

Dec 5, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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October 2025

Recent Research Finds Internet Rules Work— Until They Don’t

New research finds that parents setting rules around internet use may backfire as kids get older

Oct 30, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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The Myth of the Toddler Testosterone Surge

A viral social media sound bite claims that toddler boys experience a testosterone surge comparable to that of puberty— but is this backed by research?

Oct 16, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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September 2025

Is Stress Good for Your Kids?

The science of stress inoculation and why it matters for your children

Sep 25, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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Finding the Magic in Parenting

Research on awe may help parents to have a richer and more fulfilling life

Sep 18, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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Do Men Really Not Hear Crying Babies?

The surprising research behind why women do more nighttime caregiving than men

Sep 12, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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What To Do When Your Child Bites

A deep dive on biting, including how to respond to it in the moment and how to prevent it

Sep 9, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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Is Bluey Backed By Research?

A new study examines whether Bluey really teaches children resilience

Sep 5, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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August 2025

Is F* Around and Find Out Parenting Backed By Research?

A new parenting style has emerged to counter gentle parenting— so should you try it?

Aug 8, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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Is “Screen Addiction” More Problematic Than Screen Time?

What you need to know about a new study that's making headlines

Aug 1, 2025 • Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD

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