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Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”

Social-Emotional Development · June 5, 2019

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{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …

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The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · February 22, 2012

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{The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding …

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The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · August 29, 2019

{We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering kids choices also …

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Why is it Important for Parents to Understand Child Development?

Parenting Research · February 8, 2021

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{Why is it important for parents to understand child development? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful insights about our children …

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5 Powerful Lessons Being a Mom Taught Me About Child Development

Parenting Research · January 29, 2021

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{I have learned a lot about kids through earning an advanced degree in Human Development, however, some of my best lessons have come from my …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

Child Development Classics, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · February 11, 2016

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{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I've learned in child development have been by being a …

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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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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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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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