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The 10 Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · September 30, 2022

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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Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · September 12, 2022

Sneak peek: In a sea of toddler toys, which ones best promote children's development and learning? Research helps provide us with some …

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Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

Play-Based Learning, Social-Emotional Development · November 16, 2021

Sneak peek: Ideas for emotional development toys that kids will find entertaining and engaging. Have you ever had a sinking feeling after …

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Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids

Child Development Classics · December 14, 2010

I'm sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of what gifts they want for the …

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The Most Underrated Brain-Boosting Toy in your Kids’ Toy Box

Toddler Development · December 6, 2019

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Sneak peek:  The benefits of block play simple but they build real cognitive skills. Some insights into how to encourage block play in …

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Friday Favorites #2

Uncategorized · March 26, 2021

☑️ There were a few podcasts that helped get my boys (and me) through months of long days at home (thanks to the pandemic). Three of our …

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Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development

Child Development Classics · November 13, 2020

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Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …

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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

Play-Based Learning, Toddler Development · November 1, 2019

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📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …

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When Does Merchandising Go Too Far?

Uncategorized · February 8, 2011

I recently read an article in the New York Times that reported how the Walt Disney company just started a new division called Disney Baby. …

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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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