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Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way

Social-Emotional Development · May 5, 2016

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{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in finding meaning in …

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Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · August 21, 2020

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Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how to teach growth mindset to kids and help them find meaning in …

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Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas Kids Can Do While Stuck at Home

Social-Emotional Development · March 24, 2020

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Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for children can help them cope with this difficult time by providing a way to help others. We are all …

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7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · June 24, 2020

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I'm thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping …

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

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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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Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat

Social-Emotional Development · August 1, 2019

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{Research helps us understand why students cheat, especially those who seem too "smart" for it. Surprising what the research shows …

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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 Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · February 22, 2012

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{The development of social skills and perspective-taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding …

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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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