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The Reverse Summer Bucket List: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}

Social-Emotional Development · May 19, 2020

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Sneak peek: Most summer bucket lists for kids focus on packing in as many exciting activities as possible. This reverse bucket list version …

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Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout

Parenting Research · September 5, 2019

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Sneak peek: How new research on play and executive function in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom dropout. My oldest son …

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4 Research-Backed Reasons Why Parents Shouldn’t Relieve Kids’ Boredom

Social-Emotional Development · April 2, 2020

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Sneak peek: A different take on the question of "what to do when kids are bored." Hint, hint...nothing! In the wake of the coronavirus …

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The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer

Parenting Research, Play-Based Learning · May 18, 2022

{We all want to help our kids prevent the "summer slide," but educational summer activities for kids don't have to be boring worksheets. A …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

Social-Emotional Development · December 18, 2020

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Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …

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The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home

Social-Emotional Development · June 20, 2021

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{The benefits of summer camp for kids' development are amazing. However, research points to one clear tip when it comes to technology at …

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Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas Kids Can Do While Stuck at Home

Social-Emotional Development · March 24, 2020

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Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids at home that can help children cope with this difficult time by providing a way to help others. We …

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Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child

Social-Emotional Development · April 23, 2020

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{Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major challenge. Simple ways to foster …

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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

Social-Emotional Development · July 29, 2017

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{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …

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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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