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Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · October 1, 2019

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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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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · November 2, 2010

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{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are …

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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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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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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 patient parent for the long-term needs a …

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

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · February 1, 2021

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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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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 children cannot only enrich our kids' lives but ours too. Exploring how reading can be a …

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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 kids at home that can help children cope with this difficult time by providing a way to help others. We …

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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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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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