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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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About.com Readers’ Choice Awards

February 13, 2011

Warning–shameless self-promotion coming up! The Thoughtful Parent has been nominated for About.com’s …

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New Blog Design

February 19, 2011

The Thoughtful Parent has a new look! I think the header better captures the goal of the blog. Thanks to Lena at …

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Parent-Child Relationship and the Link to Self-Control

July 18, 2011

In my latest post on Notes on Parenting, I discuss research that illustrates the important link between a close, …

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Guest Post on Notes on Parenting

February 17, 2012

Today I’m guest posting on Notes on Parenting about guided play. I’ve written a lot recently about the …

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Guest Post: Notes on Parenting

December 20, 2010

Today I’m guest posting on a great blog I just found call Notes on Parenting. The authors are a wonderful mix of …

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“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad

August 30, 2012

As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall …

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Countercultural Thoughts on Play, Education, and Parenting

September 1, 2015

Welcome to the new and improved The Thoughtful Parent! I decided I needed a more professional look, so thanks to the …

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What Dory and Nemo Can Teach Us About Parenting

August 16, 2016

Summer is quickly coming to an end and ours has been a busy, enjoyable one. My boys (ages 3 and 7) are finally old …

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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 2, 2011

Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which is hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

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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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