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Temperament

Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children

Temperament, Uncategorized · May 29, 2021

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{Sneak peek: A new look at the research on how to discipline the strong-willed child. Understand your strong-willed child in a new …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child with an Eye to the Future

Temperament, Uncategorized · August 15, 2021

Sneak peek: Parenting strong-willed children comes with its own unique set of challenges. By focusing on children's strengths and having an …

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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development

Temperament · February 9, 2019

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{Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts anything about their future …

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Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament

Temperament, Uncategorized · January 25, 2021

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Sneak peek: A child's temperament sets the stage for so much that happens in their life. If your life is a story, then your temperament is …

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Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament

Temperament · December 6, 2020

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Sneak peek: A basic overview of the types of child temperament and the role they play in child development The idea of ‘temperament’ is …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

Parenting Research, Temperament · December 10, 2022

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Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

Temperament · April 9, 2009

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Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …

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Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results

Temperament · April 26, 2011

If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age is a sign of later …

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Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship

Child Development Classics, Temperament · March 25, 2009

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Sneak peak: Understanding the role of temperament children's development and parenting in  can open up a world of insight into their …

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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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