Voice lessons for parents: what to say, how to say it, and when to listen

The audience is listening : from infancy through toddlerhood

The cathedral space of childhood : learning the language of your child's world

The biggest, strongest, fastest : connecting with young boys

The boss, the bestie, the high priestess of pretend : conversing with young girls

Hard topics : talking to young children about sex, death, and money

Spirit guides in disguise : an introduction to teenagers

The exchange student Kazakhstan : teenage boys

The visiting niece from a distant state : teenage girls

The opinionators : teaming up with your partner, your ex, the grandparents, and "Olivia's mom"

The trustees : getting the best out of nannies, teachers, coaches, and other adults in your child's life

Appendix: Relative differences between boys and girls in brain development and function, expanded.