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Teen Driving Safety Tips for Nervous Parents (From One Who’s Been There) 

September 22, 2026

Sneak peek: Teen driving safety tips from a parent who’s been there. Tips for coaching better habits, spot risky …

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The Tired Parent’s Guide to Educational Summer Activities for Kids

June 12, 2025

Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …

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7 Research-Backed Parenting Tips When Your Child’s Behavior Baffles You

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tips to help you understand the “why” behind your child’s behavior. …

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Back-to-School Survival Guide: Navigating the Whole Transition

August 18, 2026

e Sneak peek: This back-to-school survival guide isn’t just a supply checklist — it’s a stage-by-stage guide …

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Difficult Baby? Research Shows Sensitive Parenting is Key

September 15, 2026

Sneak peek: Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research …

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What Does Child Rearing Mean? A Modern Parenting Perspective

August 24, 2026

Sneak peek: What does child rearing really mean? Learn why it matters and the goals behind raising emotionally healthy …

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What to Look for in a Preschool: 10 Things That Actually Matter

September 10, 2026

Sneak peek: Parents often ask what to look for in a preschool. This post can be your guide for what questions to ask on …

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When Do Babies Start Babbling? Stages of Babbling Explained

September 9, 2026

Sneak peek: When do babies start babbling? Learn when babbling begins, the different types of babbling, and how you can …

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Mirror Test for Babies: When Do They Recognize Themselves?

June 15, 2026

Sneak peek: What does the mirror test for self-awareness in babies tell us about their development? At some point or …

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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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