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Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions

Social-Emotional Development · November 4, 2014

  If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions just as much as girls. …

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I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap

Social-Emotional Development · March 29, 2011

My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He's just turned 4 and many kids are dropping naps anyway around …

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The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home

Social-Emotional Development · June 20, 2021

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{The benefits of summer camp for kids' development are amazing. However, research points to one clear tip when it comes to technology at …

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7 Reasons to Ditch Elf on the Shelf {and an alternative tradition we love}

Social-Emotional Development · November 12, 2019

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Sneak peek: Looking for an alternative to Elf on the Shelf? A few reasons to consider looking for a more thoughtful holiday …

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Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child

Social-Emotional Development · April 23, 2020

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{Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major challenge. Simple ways to foster …

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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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When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help

Education, Social-Emotional Development · March 27, 2022

{Sneak peek: Teens often have a lot of questions about their health, changing hormones, unruly emotions and more. They might be afraid to …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · June 13, 2022

{Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn't a bad thing! The benefits of being bored are real if we can help kids through those challenging first …

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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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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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