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Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions

Social-Emotional Development · November 4, 2014

  If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions just as much as girls. …

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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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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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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · November 2, 2010

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{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although little boys are …

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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · June 18, 2019

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{One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with big emotions. Research gives us insight into how we can help …

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The Hidden Effect of Early Childhood Education

Play-Based Learning · August 10, 2019

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{Preschool doesn't change kids' IQ. The benefits of early childhood education are much more subtle but no less impactful.}  I …

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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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