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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 21, 2023

Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science

Child Development Classics · July 23, 2019

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{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and personal experience on how …

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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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Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)

Child Development Classics, Parenting Research · September 21, 2021

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{Sneak peek: Why is positive parenting so hard sometimes? Research enlightens us on what is going on in our brain and how we can become more …

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Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?

Parenting Research · December 1, 2022

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Sneak peek: We hear the phrase "positive parenting" a lot, but why is positive parenting important? An overview of positive parenting plus a …

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Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

Toddler Development · September 10, 2019

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{While offering some choice can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. A few ideas (and research) to …

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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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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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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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