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A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Building Emotional Intelligence Through Everyday Interactions with Your Kids

Social-Emotional Development · April 6, 2021

Sneak peek: We may wonder how to foster emotional intelligence in our children in meaningful, but easy ways. This developmental process …

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Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

Toddler Development · September 9, 2019

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Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help guide you through …

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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: Growth spurts in toddlers can influence their behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for and when to expect growth …

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Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day

Parenting Research · January 21, 2021

Sneak peek: A fun guest post by fellow parenting blogger Neve Spicer about the science of hugging. If you're struggling with parenting this …

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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 Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 9, 2023

Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles these days. What are they and …

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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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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

Parenting Research, Temperament · December 10, 2022

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Sneak peek: Babies with a "difficult" temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain our energy and patience. However, …

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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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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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