Practical
Turning three swaps early intervention for preschool special education, and the rules change on the way across. Why the timing is hard, what goes wrong at the IFSP-to-IEP handoff, and the questions to ask first.
11 minute read
Research, explained
A toddler who "counts to ten" is usually reciting, and that's right for the age. Here's the sequence children climb from saying number words to understanding them.
6 minute read
Research, explained
A clear translation of one of the most cited ideas in early-language research, including where it's been over-applied.
8 minute read
Practical
What the current research actually supports, what it doesn't, and how to think about it without shame or dogma.
6 minute read
From coaching
A pattern that comes up every week in parent coaching, why it lands so hard, and a calmer mental model for it.
7 minute read
Research, explained
What developmental science means by "regulation," why co-regulation comes first, and what that implies for everyday moments.
8 minute read
From coaching
Why a parent's own state often matters more than the perfect script, and how to work with your nervous system instead of against it.
8 minute read
Practical
A calmer way to read milestone variation, when to bring something up with a clinician, and how to use a tracker without becoming anxious.
7 minute read