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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way

May 5, 2016

{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in …

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One Simple Trick to Make Reading to Your Baby More Effective (and fun)

June 25, 2025

Sneak peek: What are the best baby books? As new parents, we often wonder which books to read to our babies. Luckily, …

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How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

June 25, 2025

Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …

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What’s the Difference between Attachment Parenting and Attachment Theory? What Every Parent Needs to Know

June 4, 2025

s Sneak peek: What does attachment theory mean? How does it impact our understanding of parenting? A simple introduction …

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Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

June 20, 2025

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

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What does research tell us about parent-child conflict?

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Is it possible to avoid all conflict with our children? Is that even the ideal? Discover how the process of …

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How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children’s behavior in challenging ways. Find out what …

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The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

June 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …

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The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home

June 29, 2024

Sneak peek: The benefits of summer camp for kids’ development are amazing. However, research points to one clear …

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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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