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Parenting Research

Parenting research that can help inform your daily interactions with your kids.

Executive Functioning in Early Childhood: Parents’ Guide & Tips

January 9, 2023

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

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: With so many baby development books on the market, it’s hard to know how to choose. These …

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25 Best Parenting Blogs

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best …

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What Does Child Rearing Mean? A Modern Parenting Perspective

August 24, 2026

Sneak peek: What does child rearing really mean? Learn why it matters and the goals behind raising emotionally healthy …

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Back-to-School Survival Guide: Navigating the Whole Transition

August 18, 2026

e Sneak peek: This back-to-school survival guide isn’t just a supply checklist — it’s a stage-by-stage guide …

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Why Yelling at Kids Doesn’t Work (Research-Backed) + What To Do Instead

August 6, 2026

Sneak peek: Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research …

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How to Be a Patient Parent: A Mindful, 3-Step Approach

March 10, 2025

Sneak peek: What’s the key for how to be a patient parent? Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to …

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What to Do When Kids Are Bored This Summer (+ Free Quiz)

June 8, 2026

Sneak peek: Not sure what to do when kids are bored this summer? Take this free boredom quiz to discover activities …

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Why conflict with your child might actually be healthy (according to research)

June 8, 2026

Sneak peek: Research shows up to 70% of parent-baby interactions involve some kind of mismatch — and that’s …

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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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