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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Parenting Research

Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day

January 21, 2021

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

January 5, 2023

Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common …

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

January 4, 2023

Best Books for New Moms The Wonder Weeks Unfortunately, this book was not on my radar (or perhaps had not been published …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

December 10, 2022

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Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?

July 1, 2022
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How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent

August 20, 2022

Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook …

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The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks

September 21, 2022

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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On SpongeBob, Silence, and the Challenges of Raising a “Digital Native”

September 27, 2011

You may have noticed that SpongeBob Squarepants was all over the news last week. Who knew a little cartoon character …

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Why We Feel So Guilty as Parents and How to Overcome It

May 29, 2022

Is it really guilt? Let’s think for a minute about what the word “guilt” really means. The dictionary …

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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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