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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Parenting Research

Parenting research that can help inform your daily interactions with your kids.

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Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?

March 24, 2026

Sneak peek: We hear the phrase “positive parenting advice,” but what does it really mean? An overview of …

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Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have advice for new parents on any given parenting topic but it’s hard to sort …

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50 Best Child Psychology Blogs

October 17, 2025

Sneak peek: Our parenting journey often involves a lot of questions about how to make the best decisions for our …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

August 22, 2025

Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of boredom are real if we can help kids through those …

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: With so many baby development books on the market, it’s hard to know how to choose. These …

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The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks

February 27, 2026

Sneak peek: Mom shaming is unfortunately not uncommon in today’s world. A mindset shift we can all take to stop …

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Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…

March 10, 2025

Sneak peek: What’s the key for how to be a patient parent? Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to …

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What Parents Need to Know About Digital Safety for Kids

March 8, 2025

Digital safety, especially for kids, is top of mind for many parents these days. Even if your child or teen …

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Learn How to Have Age Appropriate Expectations of Your Kids (and why it matters for parenting)

August 25, 2025

Sneak peek: Having realistic expectations for age-appropriate behavior in our kids can make a huge difference …

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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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