Welcome to Practical Research Parenting.
I am a Mum, and a Psychologist. If your kids were born, or will be born after 2011, I am writing, and talking to you. I am researching common parenting challenges as they arise for me, and sharing what I find. Please join me on this amazing journey of discovery.
Sleep
What I have learned about baby and toddler sleep so far…
Podcast
My podcast introduces the practical tips we can learn from parenting science. Learn while you do your chores…
About Me
I want to help parents, including myself, to enjoy parenting, to form strong, loving relationships with their children, and to raise happy, well adjusted children…
When work is play and play is work
"I'm sorry, I can't play, I have to get breakfast ready/ get you dressed/ pack your bag..." I hear myself say this phrase way too often, and I want to change it. I was sick on Tuesday, too sick to do any of the things I usually do, and I learned two very important...
read moreLiebster Award – an opportunity to show appreciation for fellow bloggers
Liebster Award I've been nominated for the Liebster Award! Thank you very much to Cindy from www.yourkidsot.com for nominating me! Cindy is an occupational therapist who provides creative ways to engage kids in learning and development through play. Please check out...
read morePRP009: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 3
Show Notes: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 3 For the first episode in this series talking about Sarah's research and general approach go to...
read morePotty training tips and tools from experience
I went into potty training armed with the research into physical aspects of potty training and theory behind the motivation. I have come out with practical potty training tips and tools that for us, worked really well. This is a bit of a different post, because it is...
read morePRP008: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 2
Show Notes: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 2 For the first episode in this series go to...
read morePRP007: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 1
Show Notes: A Sensible Sleep Solution with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden Part 1 This is the first of a 3-part interview with Associate Professor Sarah Blunden. In this first one we discuss Sarah’s research and practice career with a particular focus on a gradual...
read morePRP006: Emotional regulation, helicopter parenting, and sleep
Show Notes: Baby Emotion Management - Part 2, Emotional regulation, helicopter parenting, and sleep Your responses impact your child's ability for emotional regulation and sleep. This episode explores how. I also examine the distinction between being responsive to...
read morePRP005: Baby emotion management – Interpreting Emotions.
Show Notes: Baby Emotion Management - Part 1, Interpreting emotions This episode explores social referencing. This is where young children look to adults to interpret ambiguous situations or emotions. Particularly, I apply this to the emotions and sensations that...
read moreStress in children – Making big problems small and small resources big
When a child feels upset, angry, frustrated, or scared, our response to that emotion transmits an important message. Our response effectively communicates how to think about and deal with problems that are stressful. As children grow, so do their responsibilities and...
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