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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time

January 28, 2021

{With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set for our …

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Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years

February 14, 2020

Whether you are new to toddler parenting or an experienced parent of toddlers, you know that dealing with toddler …

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Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent

February 15, 2017

{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it’s not just in your head. Ideas for how to get …

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Seeing Your Child’s Behavior as Communication and Why This Matters for Parenting

March 31, 2021

Understanding Child Behavior The Four Whys of Behavior Developmentally Appropriate Expectations Learn what to expect …

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The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard

May 31, 2011

Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While …

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Is Disney World for toddlers?

Parenting Survival Tips for Doing Disney World with Young Kids

May 9, 2021

Doing Disney World with Toddlers Tips for First-Timers 1. Lower your expectations 2. Let the kids play  3. Allow …

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Why NOT Playing It Safe All the Time is Good For Kids’ Development

June 24, 2021

The Developmental Benefits of Risky Play

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child with an Eye to the Future

August 15, 2021

More Myths About Strong-Willed Children Myth #2 Strong-willed children will always be “difficult” Related …

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Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development

August 21, 2021
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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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