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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
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The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling

April 30, 2019

Sneak peek: Your babbling baby sure is cute but are those sounds they make just useless gibberish or does it aid in …

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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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Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

June 10, 2009

Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children’s behavior. How might these expectations …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

February 22, 2017

I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

February 11, 2016

{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

December 8, 2020

  The Interplay of Temperament and Parenting Does a “Difficult” Baby Become a “Difficult” …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

September 19, 2019

Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many …

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The Scientific Reason Babies Love Repetition {and how it aids language development}

March 13, 2020

Baby language development is fascinating, isn’t it? Our little nonverbal infants go from cooing to babbling and …

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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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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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