FAQ
Common questions, in plain language.
A short, reassuring overview of how the classes work, who they're for, and how the resources are built.
Who are these classes for?
Parents of children roughly 0–5, plus the adults who care for and support them — partners, co-parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to understand what's developmentally happening underneath behavior. The toddler class is built for parents of children between 12 and 36 months; the infant class is for parents of babies in the first year.
Are they self-paced?
Yes. Every class is fully self-paced and asynchronous — no live sessions to attend. Lessons are short and designed to be watched in 10–20 minute pieces, during a nap or after bedtime. You can return to anything as often as you like.
Are they evidence-informed?
Yes. The classes draw on peer-reviewed developmental science across cognitive development, language development, environmental influences on skill development, emotion regulation, and parenting behaviors. Where the research is strong, that's reflected. Where it's mixed or uncertain, that's said honestly — instead of being flattened into false certainty.
Are they only for parents?
The primary audience is parents, but the work is useful to anyone who wants developmental science explained clearly — partners, co-parents, grandparents, caregivers, and professionals who work with families. The tone assumes you're already paying attention and capable of nuance.
What kinds of tools and resources are available?
The free tools live on the Tools for Parents page. The milestone tracker is live and available now. Behavior, sleep, screen-time, and regulation guides are in development — short, plain-language references organized by topic, not a blog archive. The Articles page is for longer pieces that translate research and patterns from coaching.
How will I know when classes open?
Join the waitlist on the toddler class page and you'll get the milestone tracker plus a short note when classes open. We don't run launch-date countdowns or urgency tactics — just one calm email when something is genuinely ready.
Is this medical or psychological advice?
No. Growing Minds Science is parent education only. It is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or developmental advice from your child's clinicians. If you have a specific concern about your child, the right next step is a conversation with their pediatrician or a developmental specialist.
Who built this?
Matthew McArthur — a Child Development Specialist and parent coach who has coached over 100 parents in Los Angeles, with two years of coaching and six years of study behind the work. More about Matthew →
Have a question that isn't answered here?
Join the waitlist and get the milestone tracker — replies to the waitlist email come straight to Matthew.