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Yet Another Reason Not to Fight in Front of the Kids

Parenting Research · January 5, 2010

We've all done it...that argument with our spouse/partner just exploded in front of our kids. It may not have even been a big argument. …

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Holiday Help: Finding Developmentally Appropriate Toys

Parenting Research · December 9, 2009

The holiday season is upon us! Many of us are spending time shuffling through store shelves looking for the perfect gift for the little ones …

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Does Having Children Make You Happier?

Parenting Research · April 16, 2009

This may seem like a controversial question to some people. Of course, you love your children and cannot imagine your life without …

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Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for Parents

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · November 29, 2019

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Instead of filling up social media posts with deals, I decided to compose a list of all the Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for …

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5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year

Parenting Research · January 5, 2018

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Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …

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Parent-Child Relationship and the Link to Self-Control

Parenting Research · July 18, 2011

In my latest post on Notes on Parenting, I discuss research that illustrates the important link between a close, mutually responsive …

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4 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us in 2016

Parenting Research · January 1, 2017

The beginning of a new year is upon us and as usual, social media is full of "best of" and "top 10" posts. In an attempt to be a little more …

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Want Your Child to Have an Amazing School Year? Start Here

Education, Parenting Research · August 19, 2019

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{This time of year, back to school tips and tricks abound. If you really want an amazing school year for your child, these experts help set …

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Are More Babies Born During the Summer? (Plus Baby Gift Ideas)

Parenting Research · April 11, 2019

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{We often think of summer as baby season but are more babies really born during the summer? A little science (and fun) about summer …

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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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