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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

Child Development Classics · November 4, 2020

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At some point or another many parents have placed their infant in front of a mirror and wondered if their child could understand that it was …

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How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}

Stay-at-Home Mom Life · July 9, 2018

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{Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine have made all the difference in making daily life more engaging for me and my …

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Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

Child Development Classics · June 10, 2009

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Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children's behavior. How might these expectations actually influence our …

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The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling

Child Development Classics · April 30, 2019

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Sneak peek: Is baby babbling just useless gibberish or does it aid in development? Research points to the role of parents in how infants …

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23 Best Parenting Blogs

Parenting Research · December 29, 2019

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{As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found to help …

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Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development

Child Development Classics · December 1, 2020

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Sneak peek: What are the best baby books for optimal brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to …

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Difficult Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

Temperament · April 9, 2009

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Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

Child Development Classics, Temperament · December 8, 2020

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Research is helping us see the temperamentally difficult baby in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

Temperament · November 1, 2011

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{Research is helping us see temperamentally "difficult" babies in a more positive light. With this research in mind, parents can be …

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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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