Babies, Parents, and Lifelong Development

Sleep

Does Bed-Sharing Affect Children’s Psychological Development?

Ayten Bilgin Ph.D. on July 25, 2024

Long-term answers on externalizing and internalizing symptoms.

Long-term answers on externalizing and internalizing symptoms.

Attachment

Is It OK to Let a Baby "Cry It Out"?

Ayten Bilgin Ph.D. on May 30, 2022

"Crying it out" has been one of the most emotionally loaded and debated topics in parenting. However, the long-term outcomes of "crying it out" on the infant are still unknown.

"Crying it out" has been one of the most emotionally loaded and debated topics in parenting. However, the long-term outcomes of "crying it out" on the infant are still unknown.

Attachment

Should You Share Your Bed with Your Baby?

Ayten Bilgin Ph.D. on July 14, 2021

The risks and benefits of bed-sharing continue to be debated. Here's what the research evidence tells us.

The risks and benefits of bed-sharing continue to be debated. Here's what the research evidence tells us.

Self-Esteem

Preterm Birth Does Not Affect Self-Esteem in Adolescence

Ayten Bilgin Ph.D. on May 17, 2021

Babies born too soon are at risk for a range of difficulties in later life. But does preterm birth also influence self-esteem and well-being?

Babies born too soon are at risk for a range of difficulties in later life. But does preterm birth also influence self-esteem and well-being?