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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap

March 29, 2011

My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He’s just turned 4 and many kids are …

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The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent

August 26, 2022

Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …

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Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why

February 1, 2022

So…you yelled at your kids.  Again.  You know this isn’t how you want to parent.  You want to be a calm, …

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How to Make Time to Connect With Your Kids, Even When You Are Insanely Busy

July 1, 2020

As parents, we know that the emotional connection with our kids is really the foundation of our relationship. Without …

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Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying

July 26, 2011

I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. …

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Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See

January 26, 2022

We are a digital world. Ever since the start of the internet, we’ve been on a slippery technological slide that’s …

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The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting

March 12, 2009

{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …

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The Effectiveness of Online Speech Therapy for Kids – Let’s Dive Into the Research

July 29, 2020

Sneak peek: With the pandemic during our lives upside down, online speech therapy for kids has become more popular and …

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How to Talk With Your Child About Race and Racism

June 16, 2020

Our country is in turmoil. There is protesting in the streets and many parents aren’t sure how to discuss these …

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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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