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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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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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Free Comic Book Summer! How Reading Comics Fosters Literacy

May 6, 2016

Typically, each year my kids get excited about comic book day that happens in May. This year, with COVID-19 restrictions …

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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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Why The Childcare Crisis In The Us Affects All Of Us

April 15, 2020

Many of us are at home with our kids right now due to the pandemic. It tends to put a lot of things into perspective, …

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Why Blocks Should Be on Your Child’s Holiday List {plus a NEW Way to Save Big on Legos}

December 2, 2016

As you peruse through through all those ads and website showcasing toys for the holidays, you are probably overwhelmed. …

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Say it Again: Repetition Aides Language Development

October 1, 2015

We all know that young children love repetition. If you have been around a child under the age of 3 lately, you know …

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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

August 28, 2018

{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology is showing …

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More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood

January 21, 2020

We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, …

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Research-Backed Ways for Keeping Kids Healthy

August 25, 2016

It’s winter and that means illness is all too common. While parents are probably (secretly) relieved to send their …

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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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