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Why is it Important for Parents to Understand Child Development?

Parenting Research · February 8, 2021

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{Why is it important for parents to understand child development? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful insights about our children …

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Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language

Toddler Development · March 1, 2010

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If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us insight into how toddlers learn …

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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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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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screen time recommendations for kids

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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Parenting Goals 2022: Hope in the Midst of Challenge

Parenting Research · December 26, 2021

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Sneak peek: At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These hope-filled parenting goals …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

Parenting Research · December 21, 2020

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Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why research still …

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5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year

Parenting Research · January 5, 2018

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Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …

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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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