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Development Decoded

Laura Dimler, PhD

Welcome! I decode the science of child development so you don’t have to.

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    Developmental psychologist, professor, mom, and military wife. I decode the science of child development, parenting, and mental health so you don’t have to. Practical, clear, and always jargon-free. New posts on Tuesdays.

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