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Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · May 5, 2020

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Even under the best circumstances, parenting young kids is challenging. They are physically very capable--they can run, climb (on …

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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)

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · September 21, 2021

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{Sneak peek: Why is positive parenting so hard sometimes? Research enlightens us on what is going on in our brain and how we can become more …

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New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023

Parenting Research, Uncategorized · January 11, 2023

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Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add them to your list or …

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Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day

Parenting Research · January 21, 2021

Sneak peek: A fun guest post by fellow parenting blogger Neve Spicer about the science of hugging. If you're struggling with parenting this …

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The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 9, 2023

Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles these days. What are they and …

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Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

Parenting Research · January 5, 2023

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Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

Parenting Research · January 4, 2023

Sneak peek: These wonderful books for new moms offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the transition to motherhood by …

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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · December 16, 2022

Sneak peek: To connect with kids seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. A few helpful ideas on why it's worth our …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

Parenting Research, Temperament · December 10, 2022

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Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …

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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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