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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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The Rewards and Struggles of Working at Home with Kids

October 27, 2020

Q & A with Karissa Tunis, Co-author of ‘Parenting While Working From Home’ How do you focus on work without hurting …

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Seeing Your Child’s Behavior as Communication and Why This Matters for Parenting

March 31, 2021

Understanding Child Behavior The Four Whys of Behavior @import …

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More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Motherhood

May 19, 2026

Sneak peek: Breastfeeding struggles in the first months of motherhood are common but they don’t have to ruin those …

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

May 19, 2026

Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping affect marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. Luckily, research offers us …

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The 6 Best Books for Parents of Toddlers (That Are Actually Backed by Research)

October 16, 2025

Sneak peek: Raising a toddler is full of discoveries and its fair share of challenges. Rely on some of the best …

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Best Parenting Books for Every Stage (Backed by Research)

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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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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