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Social-Emotional Development

The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 21, 2023

Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …

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Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 10, 2023

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Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children really are...and what …

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The 10 Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · September 30, 2022

Sneak peek: With SO many advent calendars out there, what's the best pick for a toddler advent calendar? Some ideas for advent calendars …

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Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · March 15, 2010

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{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children develop …

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The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 9, 2023

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

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The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood

Social-Emotional Development · March 12, 2021

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{We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood stress are a normal part of …

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What I Learned from MLK about Emotional Regulation (for Adults and Kids)

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · July 30, 2022

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{Sneak peek: Fostering emotional self-regulation in children can be one of our most important parenting responsibilities. It's not always …

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7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · November 4, 2022

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Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent calendar ideas will …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

Social-Emotional Development · November 24, 2022

Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don't have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun. My …

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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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