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Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years

Toddler Development · February 14, 2020

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Whether you are new to toddler parenting or an experienced parent of toddlers, you know that dealing with toddler emotions is a huge part of …

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

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · February 22, 2012

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

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“Is This Normal?” When to Worry About Toddler Tantrums

Toddler Development · January 8, 2021

{I'm thrilled to feature guest author Dr. Victoria Nolasco to discuss common parent questions about toddler tantrums.} When should you …

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Parenting Survival Tips for Doing Disney World with Young Kids

Toddler Development, Uncategorized · May 9, 2021

Is Disney World for toddlers?

Sneak peek: A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few tips for visiting Disney World with …

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The Most Underrated Brain-Boosting Toy in your Kids’ Toy Box

Toddler Development · December 6, 2019

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Sneak peek:  The benefits of block play simple but they build real cognitive skills. Some insights into how to encourage block play in …

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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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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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Getting to the Bottom of Emotional Outbursts—and Then Turning the Corner

Toddler Development, Uncategorized · October 7, 2020

parenting myths

Note: I'm thrilled to feature fellow parenting writer and podcast host Jen Lumanlan as a guest writer for this post on something we all deal …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts

Child Development Classics, Toddler Development · June 11, 2019

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Sneak peek: Understanding growth spurt behavior might just give some meaning to your child's crankiness. P.S. it's helpful for older kids …

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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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