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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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Parenting Research

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

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Best Parenting Books for Every Stage (Backed by Research)

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: These best books for new mothers offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the transition …

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Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting

February 12, 2024

Sneak peek: What does it mean to have self-compassion in parenting? Does it make us too “soft” on …

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A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate

July 15, 2025

Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …

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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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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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