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Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

Parenting Research · January 5, 2023

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Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

Parenting Research · January 4, 2023

Sneak peek: These wonderful books for new moms offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the transition to motherhood by …

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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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How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · August 20, 2022

Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged …

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Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development

Child Development Classics · November 28, 2022

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

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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

Child Development Classics · November 30, 2022

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Sneak peek: What does the "mirror test" in babies tell us about their self-awareness? At some point or another many parents have placed …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science

Child Development Classics · July 23, 2019

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{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal experience on how …

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

Parenting Research · December 1, 2022

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{With so many baby development books on the market, it's hard to know how to choose. These books all provide research-based insight with …

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A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health

Social-Emotional Development · June 14, 2018

In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …

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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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