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Why Art and Crafts for Boys Still Matter for Child Development

Play-Based Learning · March 16, 2017

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{Finding art and crafts for boys can be challenging. Learning more about how children doing art benefits their development has helped us …

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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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“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad

Social-Emotional Development · August 30, 2012

As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall sitting in class and our …

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Want Your Kids to Learn Problem-Solving? Let Them Play! {Plus a Ninja Book Review}

Play-Based Learning · January 10, 2017

If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you have probably picked up on the idea that learning through play is really at …

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Top 5 Parenting Posts of 2016

Parenting Research · January 27, 2017

January is coming to a close, but we are still rounding up the best parenting posts of 2016 around here. It's always fun to see what really …

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Children’s Media Use: Good Distraction or Lazy Parenting?

Uncategorized · October 26, 2010

I recently came across a study from a few years ago conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation that looked at the role of children's media …

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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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