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A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Children Develop at the Pace of Nature, Not Technology 

July 20, 2025

Sneak peek: When was the last time you asked yourself, “Shouldn’t my child know how to do this by …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science and Experience

September 6, 2025

Sneak peek: As a parent who had a colicky baby, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal …

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

August 18, 2025

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

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

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: Understanding the role of temperament in child development and parenting can open up a world of insight into …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child to Help Them Find Their True Gifts

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: Parenting a strong-willed child is no easy task. Tips from a seasoned mom and parenting consultant on how to …

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What’s the Difference between Attachment Parenting and Attachment Theory? What Every Parent Needs to Know

June 4, 2025

s Sneak peek: What does attachment theory mean? How does it impact our understanding of parenting? A simple introduction …

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Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids

March 16, 2024

Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …

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

January 26, 2024

Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …

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Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)

October 8, 2023

Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …

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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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