Posts by Jen Lumanlan
Why isn’t my child grateful?
Ever been in any of these scenarios? “I took my children on a fantastic vacation to Disney World. My youngest ate it up but my five-year-old pouted the whole time. The lines were too long; the weather was too hot; the food sucked. Why can’t he appreciate the sacrifices we make for him? It’s…
Read Full Post067: Does the Marshmallow Test tell us anything useful?
Delve into the captivating world of the Marshmallow Test, from its origins to recent research challenges presented by Dr. Tyler Watts. Discover the fascinating insights into delayed gratification in children and its significance in their lives, all while uncovering the test’s nuances and potential limitations.
How to stop preschooler tantrums
We’ve all been there. Your preschooler wakes up in a foul mood (don’t we all, every once in a while?), and starts crying before she even gets out of bed. Nothing you do can make it right: she doesn’t want the same thing she has for breakfast every morning; she can’t choose something she…
Read Full Post066: Is the 30 Million Word Gap real?
Dive into the complex world of the ’30 Million Word Gap’ study and its limitations as we uncover the research by Dr. Doug Sperry, shedding light on the role of overheard language in children’s vocabulary development. Explore the nuances and implications of this study, raising questions about linguistic skills in our education system.
How to get a toddler to brush teeth!
One of the most-often asked questions in parenting groups that I’m in is “My child WILL NOT let me brush his/her teeth. How can I get through this?” Oh my goodness; I feel your pain. We went through this too when my daughter was about 15 months old, and it persisted for several…
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