The 10+ Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers
Sneak peek: With SO many Advent calendars out there, what’s the best pick for a toddler Advent calendar? Some …
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What Parents Need to Know Before Hiring a Sleep Consultant
Sneak peek: If your baby or child is struggling with sleep, it’s good to know that certified pediatric sleep …
The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition
Baby language development is fascinating, isn’t it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and …
Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …
Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …
Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids
As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …
Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year
This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …
Not Just Child’s Play
We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …
Welcome to The Thoughtful Parent!
Welcome!This blog is devoted to sharing research-based parenting and child development information with average folks …