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A blog that makes child development approachable.

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles

Child Development Classics · September 20, 2018

{The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bonding} Thanks to my last post, we now understand the …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

Child Development Classics · February 22, 2017

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I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …

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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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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

Child Development Classics · September 19, 2019

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Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many misconceptions …

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How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons

Child Development Classics · April 13, 2017

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Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …

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Attachment Podcast

Uncategorized · February 11, 2010

I was just finishing up the previous post when I came across this excellent podcast on infant-parent attachment. This is from a wonderful …

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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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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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