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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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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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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom schedule for …

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Do You Have a High Needs Baby? What to Look for and How to Help

January 24, 2026

Sneak peek: Your high needs baby requires extra special care. Discover what research says about sensitive infants and …

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Are Low-Stimulation Shows Really Better for Children?

December 10, 2025

Sneak peek: Are low stimulation shows really better for young children? A deep dive into the research. Plus a list of …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

August 22, 2025

Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of boredom are real if we can help kids through those …

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: With so many baby development books on the market, it’s hard to know how to choose. These books all …

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25 Best Parenting Blogs

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: As a child development writer (and mom!), I read a lot of parenting blogs. These are some of the best …

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Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: A child’s temperament sets the stage for so much that happens in their life. If your life is …

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Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bondingThanks to my last …

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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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