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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood

January 13, 2025

Sneak peek: We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood …

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best advice for new parents

Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time

August 12, 2025

Sneak peek: With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set …

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Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

August 8, 2025

Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …

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There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed

August 8, 2025

Sneak peek: Are you an overwhelmed parent? We all have those days or even seasons when we’re trying to balance …

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More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies

July 22, 2025

Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …

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Childhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go

July 1, 2025

Sneak peek: Do you struggle with childhood independence? Does it feel scary to let your child or teen do things on their …

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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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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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