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Getting Beyond “Count to Ten”: Learning to Be a More Patient Parent Using a Simple Process

Parenting Research, Social-Emotional Development · January 22, 2019

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{Most of us have tried the tactic of "counting to ten" to calm down. However, learning how to be a more patient parent for the long-term …

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Common Misconceptions of Early Learning: The Case of Online Preschools

Play-Based Learning · January 14, 2019

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{Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering young children's …

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Research-Backed Parenting Goals for the New Year

Parenting Research · December 30, 2018

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{At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These research-backed parenting goals will …

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Research-Backed Tips for Choosing Age Appropriate Toys

Social-Emotional Development, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · November 14, 2018

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{Choosing age appropriate toys that your kids will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development hints, you can choose …

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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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{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily …

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The Benefits of Summer Camp are Lost When Smartphones Intrude

Social-Emotional Development · May 21, 2018

{The social-emotional benefits of summer camp are clear but what happens when smartphones intrude on the normal camp experience.} I …

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

Social-Emotional Development · April 26, 2018

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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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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

Social-Emotional Development · July 29, 2017

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{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …

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The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

Social-Emotional Development · February 22, 2012

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{The development of perspective-taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding this hidden part of …

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Amy I am a wife and mother with a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences. While completing my degree, I realized there was not enough research-based parenting and child development information that was easy to understand for the average parent. Unlike some parenting blogs, I don't pretend to be a parenting expert, but rather a translator of research into a parent-friendly format.
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