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Friday Favorites #17

July 2, 2021
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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom schedule for …

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Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have advice for new parents on any given parenting topic but it’s hard to sort …

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The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

April 25, 2025

Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Babies with a “difficult” temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they …

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Best Parenting Books for Every Stage (Backed by Research)

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

June 20, 2025

Sneak peek: Ideas for emotional development toys that kids will find entertaining and engaging. Have you ever …

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Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament

June 20, 2025

Sneak peek: A basic overview of the child temperament types in child development and the role they play in …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

July 14, 2025

Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …

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Amy Webb
As a mom of two young boys, I’ve seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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