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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · June 13, 2022

{Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn't a bad thing! The benefits of being bored are real if we can help kids through those challenging first …

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Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See

Parenting Research · January 26, 2022

{Sneak peek: We all know about bullying but cyberbullying is often a more hidden form of torment that children don't discuss. Learning the …

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One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better

Parenting Research · August 16, 2010

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{As parents, we often think that our infant's sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …

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Parenting Goals 2022: Hope in the Midst of Challenge

Parenting Research · December 26, 2021

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Sneak peek: At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These hope-filled parenting goals …

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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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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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50 Best Child Psychology Blogs

Parenting Research · October 21, 2021

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{Our parenting journey often involves a lot of questions about how to make the best decisions for our children. These are some of the best …

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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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Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development

Child Development Classics · August 21, 2021

{Sneak peek: The stress and turmoil of pandemic living has raised our attention even more so to how these events affect children's …

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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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