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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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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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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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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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Cultural Variations in the Classic “Mirror Test”

Child Development Classics · October 5, 2010

Awhile back I wrote a post about the classic "mirror test" in psychological research. This test is meant to help researchers understand when …

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The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine

Child Development Classics · July 2, 2010

{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …

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TV Exposure and Children’s Language Development

Child Development Classics · June 3, 2009

  A new study was just released yesterday in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine sheds more light on the …

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Just for Fun: Hand-Clapping and Cognitive Development

Child Development Classics · May 7, 2010

Sometimes a research study comes along that just makes you wonder, "How did that researcher think to study that?" I recently came across a …

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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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