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Dr. Dowtin

10 hours ago
8 min

How To: Antiracism for Children

This webinar contains inclusive conversations and skill-building strategies for parents, caregivers, early interventionists, psychologists,

Playfully Developing: 6 Stages of Play Development

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 7
6 min

Playfully Developing: 6 Stages of Play Development

Play is the language of children. Interestingly, it is also the crux of many developmental areas in childhood that later inform who we are a

Do Babies See Race; Can Babies be Racist?

Dr. Dowtin

Jan 17
6 min

Do Babies See Race; Can Babies be Racist?

By preschool age, children are starting to internalize race distinctions and that is largely dependent on their immediate environment and ex

How Do Racist Ideas Develop in Children?

Dr. Dowtin

Jan 10
6 min

How Do Racist Ideas Develop in Children?

Have you ever stopped to wonder how our actions influence children's beliefs of racism? Many of us haven't. Explore race among children.

Understanding Toddler Empathy Development

Dr. Dowtin

Jan 3
4 min

Understanding Toddler Empathy Development

Does the Psychology of Manipulation Apply to Babies?

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 27, 2020
4 min

Does the Psychology of Manipulation Apply to Babies?

We all know about manipulation in relationships, but can babies maniuplate us too? A crying baby can make us question everything.

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 20, 2020
4 min

How Old is Too Old for Tantrums?

Tantrums can be hard to handle, especially if you are already tired and about to have a tantrum yourself. Learn about tantrum development.

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 13, 2020
3 min

What is the Brain's Control Center?

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between the brain and emotions? Read this article to learn about the brain's control center.

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 5, 2020
4 min

What Exactly is Play Therapy?

Wouldn't it be great if we could ask a child how they are feeling and they could very clearly tell us? Play therapy allows us to do that!

Dr. Dowtin

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Let's Play Awhile, Before It's Too Late

What do you think of when you see, hear, or feel the word, play? Come learn what play is to children.

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 19, 2020
2 min

Do Toddlers Share?

Mine. Mine. Mine! Sharing doesn't come naturally. It is hard. You can learn a few tips to help your young child learn social sharing.

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