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The Thoughtful Parent

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Emotional Regulation in Preschoolers and Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

December 7, 2025

The development of emotional regulation in preschoolers and toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

November 20, 2025

Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …

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Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child

November 18, 2025

Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. …

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Engaging Articulation Games for Kids: Play Your Way to Clearer Speech

November 12, 2025

Sneak peek: If your child is working to improve their speech articulation, the repeated practice can sometimes feel like …

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7 Reasons to Ditch Elf on the Shelf {and an alternative tradition we love}

November 5, 2025

Sneak peek: Looking for an alternative to Elf on the Shelf? A few reasons to consider looking for a more thoughtful …

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7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness

November 4, 2025

Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent …

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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

November 3, 2025

Sneak peek: Finding ways to connect with your child seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. Try …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

October 27, 2025

Sneak peek: As parents, we base many of our decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts

July 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …

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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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