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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play

October 8, 2025

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

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What Parents Need to Know Before Hiring a Sleep Consultant

October 1, 2025

Sneak peek: If your baby or child is struggling with sleep, it’s good to know that certified pediatric sleep …

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The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition

September 30, 2025

Baby language development is fascinating, isn’t it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and …

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Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids

September 26, 2025

Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …

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Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake

September 26, 2025

Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …

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Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids

September 25, 2025

As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …

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The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby

August 19, 2025

Sneak peek: All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers—the mom tribe. It turns out …

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Children Develop at the Pace of Nature, Not Technology 

July 20, 2025

Sneak peek: When was the last time you asked yourself, “Shouldn’t my child know how to do this by …

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Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention

January 6, 2024

Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …

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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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