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Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus

  • Written by Nancy L. Weaver, Professor of Behavioral Science, Saint Louis University
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focusGrocery stores are a common source of tantrums and meltdowns.Cavan Images/Cavan via Getty Images

A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!”

While there is certainly an appeal to such a powerful parenting...

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