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How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know

Parenting Research · September 10, 2020

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Sneak peek: Child development books can teach many child rearing lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …

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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development

Temperament · February 9, 2019

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{Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts anything about their future …

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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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The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

Temperament · September 15, 2018

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Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in our culture that does not value boys' emotions can be challenging. However, with careful observation …

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The Revealing Reason Why Kids Love Video Games

Parenting Research · December 30, 2020

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Sneak peek: Parents often ask why are video games addicting to kids? Research gives us some surprising answers about the appeal of video …

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Parenting Goals 2021: Hope in the Midst of Challenge

Parenting Research · December 29, 2020

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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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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

Parenting Research · December 21, 2020

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Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why research still …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids (even during the holidays!)

Social-Emotional Development · December 18, 2020

Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …

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

Temperament · November 1, 2011

difficult baby temperament

{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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