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Caregiver smartphone use can affect a baby’s development. New parents should get more guidance

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

We already know excessive smartphone use affects people’s mental health and their relationships. But when new parents use digital technologies during care giving, they might also compromise their baby’s development. Smartphone use in…

There’s nothing Terrible about Twos: In Defence of Toddlers

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

One of the many gifts from the Brainwave presentation is the way that information about the rapidly developing brain of young children can help parents to view their children a…

Brains and Behaviour – harnessing the power of the Parietal Lobe

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

It is my great privilege to share the messages of the Brainwave Trust with a variety of people across many settings – often families. Many adults attending Brainwave presentations want…

A new learning story: Capability and vulnerability

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

My friend and colleague Jean Rockel suggested I write a newborn story – “to remind us what it’s all about”. I’m getting ready to have a baby. I finished work…

Early relationships really matter

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

I’m an adult who has spent years learning about child development and … well, OK, obsessing a little about research. About new findings in neuro-imaging technologies, how our increasing understanding…

Obituary for Magda Gerber

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

Magda Gerber has died. There is such sadness in that statement, but such peace in the knowledge that she died at home, after ninety-something years on the planet. (Don’t you…

Unmapped Territory

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

Having compassion and empathy for your new baby’s introduction to and exploration of their world is a great starting point for any loving parent. It can be hard for adults…

Beware of the Vampires

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

About the time my belly swelled to that pleasing stage where it’s clearly “Baby Bump!” and not “Too Much Dessert!”, my wise midwife Lynda Dalton warned me that I was…

Love, Limits, and Limitless Love

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

It all started in my local library. It’s open plan, so sound travels. If you’re browsing non fiction you can hear what’s happening in the kid’s section. A noisy magazine…

Respect our Elders? Respect our Children!

Caitlin May 18, 2026 No Comments

If you were to think back over the interactions you’ve had over the past few days – workmates, whānau, the guy at the petrol station – the ones that leave…

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Caregiver smartphone use can affect a baby’s development. New parents should get more guidance

There’s nothing Terrible about Twos: In Defence of Toddlers

Brains and Behaviour – harnessing the power of the Parietal Lobe

A new learning story: Capability and vulnerability

Early relationships really matter

Obituary for Magda Gerber

Unmapped Territory

Beware of the Vampires

Love, Limits, and Limitless Love

Respect our Elders? Respect our Children!

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