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Child Development Classics

The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling

Child Development Classics · April 30, 2019

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{Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants develop …

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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 Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

Child Development Classics · February 22, 2017

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I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …

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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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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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Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development

Child Development Classics · October 1, 2015

We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know this well. They repeat …

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6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You

Child Development Classics · May 18, 2009

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{Newborn baby reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let's explore the meaning behind some of these "hidden" behaviors that …

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The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination

Child Development Classics · May 30, 2012

Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting circles. Some parents …

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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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