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Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

Parenting Research, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · January 15, 2021

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Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, but it happens. …

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One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better

Parenting Research · August 16, 2010

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{As parents, we often think that our infant's sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …

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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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Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

Parenting Research · January 5, 2023

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Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. …

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I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap

Social-Emotional Development · March 29, 2011

My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He's just turned 4 and many kids are dropping naps anyway around …

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One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better

Child Development Classics · January 11, 2022

{As parents, we often think that an infant nighttime routine is a key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …

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Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

Child Development Classics · June 10, 2009

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Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children's behavior. How might these expectations actually influence our …

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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 Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination

Child Development Classics · May 30, 2012

Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting circles. Some parents …

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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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