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The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work

Parenting Research · April 7, 2022

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{Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research helps us learn why yelling doesn't …

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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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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

Social-Emotional Development · December 18, 2020

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

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Building Emotional Intelligence Through Everyday Interactions with Your Kids

Social-Emotional Development · April 6, 2021

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

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Raising Compassionate Kids: The Role of Nature and Nurture

Social-Emotional Development · November 15, 2016

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{Sneak peek: Many parents ask: is compassion natural or learned? Humans have a natural tendency towards compassion but we must foster it for …

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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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Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent

Parenting Research · February 15, 2017

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{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it's not just in your head. Ideas for how to get past the social media …

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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · June 18, 2019

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{One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with big emotions. Research gives us insight into how we can help …

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One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums

Toddler Development · August 17, 2020

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Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way on how to deal with …

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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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