Ronald Ruff Ph.D.

About

Ronald Ruff, Ph.D., is the author of Raising Children to Thrive. He earned degrees from Oberlin College, George Williams College, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, and worked on a fellowship at the Harvard Medical School in psychiatry. He has worked in education, government, judicial systems, and research.

Books by Ronald Ruff Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Why Satiating "Affect Hunger" Is Crucial for Children

Central to a child’s well-being is the need for affection. A newborn craves nurturance. This is affect hunger: emotional hunger for maternal love and feelings of protection.

Responsive, Sensitive Parenting and Healthy Development

How responsive, sensitive parenting impacts children’s social and emotional development.