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Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development

Child Development Classics · November 28, 2022

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Sneak peek: What are the best books for baby brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to a …

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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

Child Development Classics · November 30, 2022

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Sneak peek: What does the "mirror test" in babies tell us about their self-awareness? At some point or another many parents have placed …

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The Power of Words…a Follow Up

Child Development Classics · February 22, 2011

A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, "The Power of Words" in which I described studies showing that the gap in academic achievement …

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Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids

Child Development Classics · December 14, 2010

I'm sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of what gifts they want for the …

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Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · October 27, 2022

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{Sneak peek: Parenting tweens can involve a lot of ups and downs as well as big emotions. Be prepared for those tween and teen years by …

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One Simple Trick to Make Reading to Your Baby More Effective (and fun)

Child Development Classics · March 8, 2021

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{Sneak peek: What are the best baby books? As new parents, we often wonder which books to read to our babies. Luckily, research can guide us …

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One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better

Child Development Classics · January 11, 2022

{As parents, we often think that an infant nighttime routine is a key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …

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How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons

Child Development Classics · April 13, 2017

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Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …

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What is Attachment Parenting? What Every Parent Needs to Know

Child Development Classics, Uncategorized · September 29, 2020

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Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting? How does it differ from attachment theory? A simple introduction to attachment parenting. The …

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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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