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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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

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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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Meaningful Gift Ideas for New Moms

February 13, 2026

Sneak peek: Becoming a mom for the first time is joyful and exciting, but can also be a bit overwhelming. Support a mom …

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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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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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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. Plus a list of …

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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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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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