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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

Child Development Classics, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · February 11, 2016

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{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I've learned in child development have been by being a …

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Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship

Child Development Classics, Temperament · March 25, 2009

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Sneak peak: Understanding the role of temperament children's development and parenting in  can open up a world of insight into their …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

Child Development Classics, Temperament · December 8, 2020

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Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …

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Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development

Child Development Classics · November 13, 2020

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Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

Child Development Classics · September 19, 2019

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Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions …

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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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The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition {and how it aids language development}

Child Development Classics · March 13, 2020

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Baby language development is fascinating, isn't it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and talking in full sentences in …

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles

Child Development Classics · September 20, 2018

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{The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bonding} Thanks to my last post, we now understand the …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science

Child Development Classics · July 23, 2019

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{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal experience on how …

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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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