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Social-Emotional Development

Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · October 29, 2020

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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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4 Research-Backed Reasons Why Parents Shouldn’t Relieve Kids’ Boredom

Social-Emotional Development · April 2, 2020

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Sneak peek: A different take on the question of "what to do when kids are bored." Hint, hint...nothing! In the wake of the coronavirus …

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Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · August 23, 2019

{Toddler growth spurts can influence our children's behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for using the toddler growth spurts …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

Social-Emotional Development · October 24, 2017

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Sneak peek: I found that the secret to raising happy kids is, ironically, by focusing less on happiness. As I explore this topic more …

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7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · October 20, 2020

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

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Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know

Social-Emotional Development · August 31, 2020

Sneak peek: These calm activities can help kids learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom and at home. I walked into my …

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How Reading Classic Books Can be a Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}

Social-Emotional Development, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · January 29, 2020

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Sneak peek: Many of these best classic books for kids cannot only enrich our kids' lives but ours too. Exploring how reading can be a form …

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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · June 18, 2019

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{One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with big emotions. Research gives us insight into how we can help …

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Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · January 22, 2019

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{Most of us have tried the tactic of "counting to ten" to calm down. However, learning how to be a more patient parent for the long-term …

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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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