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A blog that makes child development approachable.

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A Research-Backed Way to Handle Tantrums so They Diminish Sooner

Toddler Development, Uncategorized · March 11, 2021

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

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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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New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023

Parenting Research, Uncategorized · January 11, 2023

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Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add them to your list or …

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

Social-Emotional Development, Uncategorized · July 30, 2022

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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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Research Reveals Genetic Links to Postpartum Depression

Uncategorized · May 24, 2012

Any woman who has given birth knows the emotional upheaval that often follows this life-changing experience. For some women, however, this …

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Olympic Sports: The Parent Edition

Uncategorized · July 29, 2012

  Inspired by this story that discussed "new" winter sports, I began to think about how some days parenting young children feels like …

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Guest Author: Victoria Costello

Uncategorized · March 2, 2012

Today I'm honored to have author Victoria Costello guest posting on the blog. Costello is a well-respected science journalist and author of …

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Book Review: A Lethal Inheritance

Uncategorized · March 28, 2012

I recently had the opportunity to read Victoria Costello's new book, A Lethal Inheritance: A Mother Uncovers the Science behind Three …

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Book Review: How to Keep Your Helicopter

Uncategorized · November 3, 2015

If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I occasionally do book reviews. In the past, I have done reviews of child development …

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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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