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Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”

Social-Emotional Development · June 5, 2019

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{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …

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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · November 1, 2019

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📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …

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The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard

Play-Based Learning · May 31, 2011

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Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While pressures remain to …

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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {printable}

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · April 17, 2019

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Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory …

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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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Parenting Research · December 28, 2017

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Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family members all related …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

Child Development Classics · February 22, 2017

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I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …

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The Hidden Power of Picture Books for Older Kids

Education · August 13, 2019

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Sneak peek: Picture books for older kids still hold a lot of appeal and developmental benefits. Ideas for incorporating picture books into …

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3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · February 25, 2016

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{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own child's behavior is …

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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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