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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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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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The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting

Temperament · March 12, 2009

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{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where Does it Come …

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Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development

Child Development Classics · November 13, 2020

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Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …

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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · November 1, 2019

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📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …

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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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Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake

Play-Based Learning · January 14, 2019

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Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering young children's …

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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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Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way

Social-Emotional Development · May 5, 2016

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{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in finding meaning in …

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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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