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Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout

Parenting Research · September 5, 2019

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Sneak peek: How new research on play and executive function in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom dropout. My oldest son …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · June 13, 2022

{Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn't a bad thing! The benefits of being bored are real if we can help kids through those challenging first …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

Parenting Research, Uncategorized · April 12, 2021

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Sneak peek: Parenting tips to help you understand the "why" behind your child's behavior. Positive parenting tips and ideas to try when …

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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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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

Social-Emotional Development · November 27, 2021

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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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Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why

Parenting Research · February 1, 2022

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{Sneak peek: Learning how to parent without yelling takes more than just willpower and good intentions. Uncovering the true reason why you …

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The Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids

Uncategorized · December 7, 2021

{plus 25+ awesome experience gift ideas} {Sneak peek: Looking for some "outside the box" gift ideas that kids will definitely remember? …

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50 Best Child Psychology Blogs

Parenting Research · October 21, 2021

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{Our parenting journey often involves a lot of questions about how to make the best decisions for our children. These are some of the best …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child with an Eye to the Future

Temperament, Uncategorized · August 15, 2021

{Sneak peek: Parenting strong-willed children comes with its own unique set of challenges. By focusing on children's strengths and having an …

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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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