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Screen Time Recommendations for Kids

Parenting Research · December 2, 2023

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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The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play

Social-Emotional Development · November 27, 2023

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Sneak peek: For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is educational. The benefits of …

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Tips for challenging toddler behavior

Parenting Research, Toddler Development · November 27, 2023

Sneak peek: Although toddlers don't intentionally mean to be challenging, their behavior is often difficult to handle as a parent. Real-life …

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The 10 Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · November 8, 2023

Sneak peek: With SO many advent calendars out there, what's the best pick for a toddler advent calendar? Some ideas for advent calendars …

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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 · October 8, 2023

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Sneak peek: Why is positive parenting so hard sometimes? Research enlightens us on what is going on in our brains and how we can become more …

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Creative Ways to Limit Screen Time and Replace It with Family Time

Education, Parenting Research · August 5, 2023

Long gone are the days of calling a phone number from a payphone for movie showtimes or fumbling around with a paper map to get anywhere. …

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25 Best Parenting Blogs

Parenting Research · August 5, 2023

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Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best parenting blogs I've found …

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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · January 21, 2023

Sneak peek: Toddler whining (or even among older kids) is one of those universal parenting challenges that parents lament. Ideas for …

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The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts

Child Development Classics, Toddler Development · April 22, 2023

Sneak peek: We all know that children (and teens) have periods of rapid growth. But when can we expect these growth spurts? Let's take a …

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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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