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Social-Emotional Development

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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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

Social-Emotional Development · July 29, 2017

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{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …

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Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for Parents

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · November 29, 2019

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Instead of filling up social media posts with deals, I decided to compose a list of all the Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for …

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Why “Soft Skills” for Students May be the Key to Solving Attention Problems

Social-Emotional Development · January 26, 2017

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{As attention problems become more common in kids, researchers continue to understand this issue. New research points out the importance of …

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A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons

Social-Emotional Development · August 26, 2019

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{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on kindness} As parents, I …

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Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child

Social-Emotional Development · November 28, 2016

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As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our …

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Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior

Social-Emotional Development · June 30, 2016

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{Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children's playtime, but how does it influence our kids' understanding of …

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“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad

Social-Emotional Development · August 30, 2012

As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall sitting in class and our …

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Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion

Social-Emotional Development · December 17, 2015

With the holiday season upon us, I'm thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an understanding of compassion and …

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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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