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Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · August 23, 2019

Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children's behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for and when to expect growth …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts

Child Development Classics, Toddler Development · June 11, 2019

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Sneak peek: Understanding growth spurt behavior might just give some meaning to your child's crankiness. P.S. it's helpful for older kids …

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Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 10, 2023

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Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children really are...and what …

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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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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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Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat

Social-Emotional Development · August 1, 2019

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{Research helps us understand why students cheat, especially those who seem too "smart" for it. Surprising what the research shows …

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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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