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Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · September 12, 2022

Sneak peek: In a sea of toddler toys, which ones best promote children's development and learning? Research helps provide us with some …

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Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · March 15, 2010

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{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children develop …

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The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 9, 2023

Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles these days. What are they and …

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Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · July 1, 2022

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{Sneak peek: Do we need to apologize for children's developmentally appropriate behavior? Thoughts on fostering a culture where children can …

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Positive Parenting Tips for the Holidays

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · December 1, 2021

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Sneak peek: A few holiday tips for parents to help you and your kids enjoy the season. The holiday season is upon us and if you are a …

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

Toddler Development · March 30, 2021

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{Play is the engine of learning in early childhood. The best toys for toddlers to aid development and learning.} What is your child's …

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Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

Toddler Development · September 10, 2019

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{While offering some choice can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. A few ideas (and research) to …

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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {printable}

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · April 17, 2019

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Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory …

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How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

Toddler Development, Uncategorized · March 20, 2021

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Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just about the time we …

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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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