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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · December 16, 2022

Sneak peek: To connect with kids seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. A few helpful ideas on why it's worth our …

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The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks

Parenting Research, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · September 21, 2022

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Sneak peek: Mom shaming is unfortunately not uncommon in today's world. A mindset shift we can all take to stop mom shaming and help support …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

Social-Emotional Development · November 24, 2022

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Sneak peek: Ironically, I've found that how to raise happy kids is by focusing less on happiness. As I explore this topic more deeply, I …

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Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions

Social-Emotional Development · November 4, 2014

  If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions just as much as girls. …

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How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons

Child Development Classics · April 13, 2017

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Sneak peek: What is attachment parenting and how does it differ from attachment theory? A new outlook on parenting emerged as I learned the …

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How to Make Time to Connect With Your Kids, Even When You Are Insanely Busy

Parenting Research · July 1, 2020

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As parents, we know that the emotional connection with our kids is really the foundation of our relationship. Without connecting with kids, …

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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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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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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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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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