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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
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Stay-at-Home Mom Life

Being a stay-at-home mom has its joys and challenges, but incorporating a knowledge of child development into your everyday life can help. Armed with an understanding of child development, your stay-at-home mom life can become more meaningful and joyful.

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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom with a toddler has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom …

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Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

November 8, 2024

Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, …

Continue ReadingResearch Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom

August 17, 2024

How Can a Stay-at-Home Mom be Happy? Boundary-Setting for Stay-at-Home Moms Self-Care for Stay-at-Home Moms Mindset for …

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How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}

May 27, 2024

Sneak peek: Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine has made all the difference in making daily life more …

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To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You

February 18, 2024

Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you …

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The Rewards and Struggles of Working at Home with Kids

October 27, 2020

Q & A with Karissa Tunis, Co-author of ‘Parenting While Working From Home’ How do you focus on work without hurting …

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There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed

August 23, 2022

In Parenting, Quiet Quitting Really Isn’t an Option Strategies to Try When Parenting Feels Overwhelming Related …

Continue ReadingThere is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed
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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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It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience

November 17, 2016

We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed …

Continue ReadingIt’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience
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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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