Professor Michael Rodriguez

Specializing in child development, Professor Michael Rodriguez empowers parents with strategies for children's emotional growth and healthy relationships through holistic educational initiatives.

Key Milestones in Childhood Development Every Parent Should Know

milestones in childhood development

Isn’t it amazing how we get front-row seats to witness our little munchkins grow and hit those incredible milestones in childhood development? From their adorable wobbly steps to those heart-melting first words, childhood development milestones is a ride we cherish.  But hey, do you ever wonder about why you need to keep an eye on

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Effects of Helicopter Parenting: Perils of Over-Protection

Parenting styles refer to the way parents approach raising their children. The four main parenting styles are authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved.  And apart from those four parenting styles, (INSERT LINK HERE_FOUR PARENTING STYLES CONTENT) there is what we now know of as helicopter parenting. What is Helicopter Parenting? Helicopter parenting can be detrimental to

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How to Build Trust and Strengthen the Parent-Child Bond?

Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. It is the cornerstone of strong communication, mutual respect, and understanding.  Without trust, it is difficult to build and maintain a relationship.  When trust is established, it allows both individuals in the relationship to have a sense of safety and security knowing that they can rely on

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CHILD ABUSE: Meaning, History, Types, Causes & Effects

The prevalence of child abuse is difficult to measure as not all cases are reported or recorded.  However, according to a 2020 report from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1 in 4 children worldwide are affected by some form of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violence.  This includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect,

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Navigating Gender Identity Exploration: A Child-Friendly Approach

Gender identity is a complex and multi-faceted concept and one that is increasingly being discussed in today’s society.  With the rise of social media, the LGBTQ+ community has become more visible, helping to create a more open dialogue about gender identity and its impact on individuals.  This has helped to demystify the topic and foster

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