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Tips for challenging toddler behavior

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · November 27, 2023

Sneak peek: Although toddlers don't intentionally mean to be challenging, their behavior is often difficult to handle as a parent. Real-life …

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The 10 Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · November 8, 2023

Sneak peek: With SO many advent calendars out there, what's the best pick for a toddler advent calendar? Some ideas for advent calendars …

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

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · September 4, 2023

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Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By …

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Toddler Toys That Will Boost Children’s Development {and they’ll love for years!}

Toddler Development · August 27, 2023

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Sneak peak: Play is the engine of learning in early childhood. The best toys for toddlers to aid development and learning. What is your …

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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 21, 2023

Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …

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The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts

Child Development Classics, Toddler Development · April 22, 2023

Sneak peek: We all know that children (and teens) have periods of rapid growth. But when can we expect these growth spurts? Let's take a …

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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · November 1, 2019

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📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …

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Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language

Toddler Development · March 1, 2010

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If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us insight into how toddlers learn …

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One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums

Toddler Development · August 17, 2020

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Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way on how to deal with …

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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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