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6 Fascinating Newborn Reflexes that May Surprise You

Child Development Classics · May 18, 2009

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Sneak peek: Newborn reflexes are a fascinating aspect of early development. Let's explore the meaning behind some of these "hidden" …

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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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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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Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}

Parenting Research · April 10, 2019

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Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have advice for new parents on any given parenting topic but it's hard to sort through all the voices. Let's …

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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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The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance

Parenting Research · July 11, 2017

{Some of the top parenting books that I've found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing parenting struggles, turn to …

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TV Time for Babies

Uncategorized · March 5, 2009

Recently, the topic of TV watching among babies has received quite a bit of media attention. On Tuesday, there was an interesting article in …

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The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby

Parenting Research · April 28, 2019

{All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers--the mom tribe. It turns out this mom tribe has real …

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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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