More Resources:
Child Development Theories
- Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
- Resource: Simply Psychology – Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
- How to Use: Reference the sensorimotor stage to explain why toddlers are naturally curious and prone to “exploration experiments.”
2. Parenting and Caregiving Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Resource: HealthyChildren.org
- How to Use: Highlight the importance of safe environments for toddler exploration.
- Parenting Science
- Resource: ParentingScience.com
- How to Use: Discuss strategies for fostering curiosity and supporting growth during early childhood.
3. Psychology of Play
- The Importance of Play for Child Development
- Resource: Harvard Graduate School of Education
- How to Use: Link toddler exploration to the benefits of unstructured play, which aids emotional and physical development.
4. Humorous Parenting Blogs or Books
- Scary Mommy (Parenting Blog)
- Resource: ScaryMommy.com
- How to Use: Add relatable anecdotes or humor to emphasize the shared parenting experience.
- Books:
- Toddlers Are A**holes: It’s Not Your Fault by Bunmi Laditan
- Parenting with Love and Logic by Charles Fay and Foster Cline
5. Scientific Studies on Toddler Behavior
- Toddler Problem-Solving Research
- Resource: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- How to Use: Highlight studies that explore how toddlers learn through trial and error.
