Teething babies, toddler meltdowns, middle school drama, teen troubles: When it comes to parenting, many moms and dads wish their child had come with a handbook.

Although they haven’t created a handbook, educators at “The Science of Parenting” have launched four self-paced online courses to help parents gather the latest research and resources related to common parenting challenges.

“At The Science of Parenting, we believe that there is more than one way to raise great kids and that parents are the experts on their family and children,” said Connie Beecher, associate professor and health and human sciences state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “But we also know that there is research and there are resources that can help parents make informed decisions for t

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