What research says

Short, research-based articles on child development, technology and shared family rituals.

A mother cuddles her sleeping son on a pillow at the peaceful end of their bedtime routine

How can you help your child wind down before bed? The power of a calm routine

How can you help your child wind down before bed without pressure? Discover how a predictable routine, a slower pace and closeness prepare children for a restful night.

A mother cuddles her son during a bedtime story as NUMi projects onto the wall of a dimly lit room

How do you talk with your child during a story? Sometimes the pause matters most

How can you talk with your child during a story? See how pausing, asking questions and allowing time to respond can turn a tale into a shared experience.

NUMi projecting a story in a child’s room at sunset, beside a plant and wooden blocks

Technology and child development: it is not only “how much”, but also “how”

How does technology affect child development? What matters is not only screen time, but also content, pace, parental presence and how technology is used.

A girl leaning against a doorframe in a quiet moment

Child self-regulation: how to help children cope with emotions

How does a child develop self-regulation? Learn the difference between quickly calming a child and helping them learn to handle emotions and how a parent’s presence can help.

A mother and her son reading a book together by a glowing night light

Reading together with your child: do not just read, talk about the story

How can you read so that a story becomes a shared experience? Discover how questions, conversation and time to respond can enrich reading together.

At bedtime, a consistent sequence matters more than the length of the routine.

How and with whom a child uses a screen matters more than screen time alone.