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The Reverse Summer Bucket List: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}

Social-Emotional Development · May 19, 2020

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Sneak peek: Most summer bucket lists for kids focus on packing in as many exciting activities as possible. This reverse bucket list version …

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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {printable}

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · April 17, 2019

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Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory …

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In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act

Social-Emotional Development · December 16, 2019

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Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness …

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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

Social-Emotional Development · June 4, 2018

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{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring …

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Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · November 14, 2022

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{Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Toys and gifts that promote kindness can …

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Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

Play-Based Learning, Social-Emotional Development · November 16, 2021

Sneak peek: Ideas for emotional development toys that kids will find entertaining and engaging. Have you ever had a sinking feeling after …

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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude

Social-Emotional Development · November 17, 2020

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Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, instead of unrealistic …

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Building Emotional Intelligence Through Everyday Interactions with Your Kids

Social-Emotional Development · April 6, 2021

Sneak peek: We may wonder how to foster emotional intelligence in our children in meaningful, but easy ways. This developmental process …

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How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids

Social-Emotional Development · October 26, 2021

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Sneak peek: In thinking about raising grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper understanding of gratitude. Research helps …

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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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