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What I Learned from MLK about Emotional Regulation (for Adults and Kids)

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · February 1, 2021

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{Sneak peek: Fostering emotional self-regulation in children can be one of our most important parenting responsibilities. It's not always …

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

Toddler Development, Uncategorized · October 7, 2020

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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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What Every Parent Needs to Know about Attachment Parenting

Child Development Classics, Uncategorized · September 29, 2020

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Sneak peek: A simple introduction to attachment parenting and how it differs from attachment theory. The first time I was introduced to the …

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Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · August 21, 2020

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Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how to teach growth mindset to kids and help them find meaning in …

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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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3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom

Stay-at-Home Mom Life, Uncategorized · January 26, 2021

Sneak peek: Learning how to be a happy stay-at-home mom can be a struggle for many of us. Tips and ideas for not just surviving but thriving …

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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

Stay-at-Home Mom Life, Uncategorized · February 21, 2020

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Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom with a toddler has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom schedule for toddlers …

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Discovering the Role of Temperament in Child Development

Temperament, Uncategorized · October 13, 2020

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Sneak Peek: The role of temperament in child development and parenting is sometimes overlooked. Understanding your child's temperamental …

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12 Days of Christmas {for Parents}

Uncategorized · December 7, 2020

For many of us, the holiday season involves gifts of some sort or another. As parents, we spend a lot of our time during this season …

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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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