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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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child rearing

How Observation Taught Me 3 Child Development Lessons You Need to Know

September 10, 2020

What Does Rearing a Child Mean? While it seems like an obvious question, child rearing is a relatively new idea. Rearing …

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Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids

March 16, 2024

Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …

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Is Finding a “Flow State” of Parenting Possible?

March 14, 2024

What is a “flow state” and can it apply to parenting? The question is: how do we get there? I …

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21 Parenting Blogs to Keep You Inspired, Informed and Sane

October 22, 2023

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting blogs to help keep you learning and growing as a parent Let’s face …

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The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance

July 11, 2017

{Some of the top parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing …

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

January 14, 2024

Best Baby Development Books to Help Parents The New Baby Blueprint: This book is a great combination of knowledge about …

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The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

January 9, 2023

What is Executive Functioning in Child Development? You’ve probably heard about executive functioning in early …

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Year-End Parenting Reflections

December 30, 2023

Parenting thoughts for 2023

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Positive Parenting Tips for the Holidays

December 14, 2023

Sneak peek: A few holiday tips for parents to help you and your kids enjoy the season. The holiday season is upon us and …

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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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