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The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)

September 16, 2024

We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering …

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Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout

April 14, 2024

Sneak peek: How new research on play and executive function in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom …

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

April 8, 2024

Why Do I Lose My Temper with My Child? Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging …

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25 Best Parenting Blogs

September 2, 2024

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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Thoughtful and Supportive First Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

January 6, 2024

Research on the Transition to Motherhood First Mother’s Day Gifts Books for New Moms Practical Gifts for First …

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What Does Child Rearing Mean to You? How Does This Impact Your Parenting Philosophy?

March 13, 2024

What are the Four Styles of Child Rearing ? This question of child rearing styles or philosophies is nothing new. For as …

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How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know

September 10, 2020

What Does Rearing a Child Mean? While it seems like an obvious question, child rearing is a relatively new idea. Rearing …

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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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Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?

March 14, 2024

What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …

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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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