Notes from thirty years with young children
Early learning, child development and family health — written for parents and teachers who want to know what the research actually says.
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Brain developmentHow much screen time is healthy for a young child?
No screens under two, and about an hour a day for ages 2 to 5. What the research says about babies and screens, and what to do instead.Read more → -
BehaviourHow do I deal with toddler tantrums?
A tantrum isn't naughtiness; it's an overflow. What to do during a meltdown, how to stay calm yourself, and simple ways to prevent tantrums before they start.Read more → -
Emotional wellbeingWhy is my child so shy or anxious – and how can I help?
Shyness is a normal part of childhood, and anxiety is contagious. How to stay calm at drop-off, why not to push or rescue, and when a shy child...Read more → -
Brain developmentWhat is the best age to start teaching my child?
The best age to start teaching your child is from birth. Here's why babies are little scientists hungry for input, simple everyday ways to feed a young brain,...Read more → -
Healthy eatingHow do I get my picky eater to eat vegetables?
Why do children refuse vegetables, and what actually works? The biology behind picky eating, how to prevent it, and why fun smoothies help bitter greens go down.Read more → -
Early learningHow can I help my child learn to read at home?
Raise a confident reader from the very start. Simple, playful ways to build early reading at home, from everyday word-spotting and rhymes to reading aloud together.Read more → -
Early learningAm I doing enough for my child's development?
Worried you're not doing enough for your child? It isn't about expensive toys or classes. Here are simple, practical ways to stretch and delight your young child every...Read more → -
Brain developmentHow much can young children really learn?
Young children learn far more than most people realise. Here's what the research shows about the early years, and simple, joyful ways to nurture your child's potential at...Read more →
If you've found my blog articles helpful, my book goes further
Tomorrow’s Child Starts Today brings thirty years of developmental psychology into practical guidance for the years from birth to seven.
