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The Thoughtful Parent

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Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling

February 9, 2026

Sneak peek: Learning how to be a better parent without yelling takes intentional effort and patience. Here are some of …

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What Are the Best Baby Care Books? An Evidence‑Based Guide for New Parents

February 7, 2026

Sneak peek: Caring for a baby for the first time can be nerve-wracking. Rely on these baby care books to guide you …

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How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent

February 5, 2026

Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook …

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Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent

February 4, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tweens can involve a lot of ups and downs as well as big emotions. Be prepared for those tween and …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

February 4, 2026

 Sneak peek: A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. …

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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

February 4, 2026

Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Find a …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tips to help you understand the “why” behind your child’s behavior. …

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When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help

January 30, 2026

Sneak peek: Teens often have a lot of questions about their health, changing hormones, unruly emotions, and more. They …

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3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom

December 17, 2025

Sneak peek: Learning how to be a happy stay-at-home mom can be a struggle for many of us. Read on for tips and …

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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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