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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

Social-Emotional Development · June 4, 2018

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{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring …

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Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness

Social-Emotional Development · November 14, 2022

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{Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Toys and gifts that promote kindness can …

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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude

Social-Emotional Development · November 17, 2020

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Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, instead of unrealistic …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

Social-Emotional Development · November 24, 2022

Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don't have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun. My …

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Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness

Child Development Classics, Social-Emotional Development · November 6, 2022

{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help them grow in empathy and emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into …

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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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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

Social-Emotional Development · July 29, 2017

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{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …

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Resources That Will Change Your Parenting Game for the Better

Uncategorized · August 10, 2017

Here at our house, this is the last full week of summer! All you parents out there probably know that bittersweet feeling that comes along …

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A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons

Social-Emotional Development · August 26, 2019

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{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on kindness} As parents, I …

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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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