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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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Are Screens Making It Harder for Kids to Regulate Emotions?

January 16, 2026

Sneak peek: Research is beginning to reveal a connection between screen time and emotional regulation, particularly in …

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

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: These wonderful books for new moms offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the …

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Are Low-Stimulation Shows Really Better for Children?

December 10, 2025

Sneak peek: Are low stimulation shows really better for young children? A deep dive into the research. If you spend any …

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Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child

November 18, 2025

Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. …

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Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

November 17, 2025

Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping affect marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common …

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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

November 3, 2025

Sneak peek: Finding ways to connect with your child seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. Try …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

October 27, 2025

Sneak peek: As parents, we base many of our decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development …

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The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work

October 24, 2025

Sneak peek: Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research …

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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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