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The Digital Childhood, Part 1: Screens in the Early Years
What science says about toddlers, Bluey, and the power of co-viewing.
Sep 23
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Same Skill, Different Stage: The Thread of Independence
How early lessons in “I’ll do it myself” shape growth into early adulthood
Sep 16
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Ask the MD & PhD: Milestones, Meltdowns, & More
A pediatrician and a developmental psychologist team up to answer the top 10 questions parents wonder (and worry) about most
Published on Dr. Natasha Burgert is KC Kids Doc.
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Sep 9
“I Do It Myself!”: The Science of Early Independence
Why giving children room to try, and sometimes stumble, is a cornerstone of healthy growth
Sep 2
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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August 2025
Is Mom’s Mental Health the Secret to Child Development?
Sorting science from soundbite in one of parenting’s biggest debates.
Aug 26
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Not Just a Phase: How Child Mental Health Develops Over Time
Why early symptoms may resolve, persist, or change and what that means for support.
Aug 19
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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The Science Behind the Good Enough Parent
Why and how attuned, imperfect parenting still builds well-adjusted and resilient kids.
Aug 12
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Teaching Emotion Regulation Is Crime Prevention
Why helping kids and teens manage big feelings now builds safer, stronger futures for everyone.
Aug 5
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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July 2025
What Secure Attachment Looks Like Beyond Babyhood
How connection, safety, and emotional availability continue to shape kids’ development long after the baby phase.
Jul 29
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Big Feelings in Big Kids: Emotional Regulation in Tweens and Teens (Part 2)
Why emotional meltdowns don't stop after kindergarten and how to support big kids when feelings get big.
Jul 22
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Tiny Tornadoes: The Science of Tantrums and How to Support Big Feelings (Part 1)
The science of emotional regulation in toddlers and what’s developmentally typical.
Jul 15
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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Calm the Chaos: Why Predictable Routines Help Kids Thrive
What science says about structure, stress, and how small, steady rhythms support mental health.
Jul 8
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Laura Dimler, PhD
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