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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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Toddler Development

Milk Choices for Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know

December 13, 2025

Sneak peek: With so many choices on the market, it’s hard to know which is the best milk for toddlers. A review of …

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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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Emotional Regulation in Preschoolers and Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

December 7, 2025

The development of emotional regulation in preschoolers and toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on …

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Age-Appropriate Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

November 21, 2025

Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts

July 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …

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The 6 Best Books for Parents of Toddlers (That Are Actually Backed by Research)

October 16, 2025

Sneak peek: Raising a toddler is full of discoveries and its fair share of challenges. Rely on some of the best …

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The 10+ Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

September 13, 2025

Sneak peek: With SO many Advent calendars out there, what’s the best pick for a toddler Advent calendar? Some …

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Children Develop at the Pace of Nature, Not Technology 

July 20, 2025

Sneak peek: When was the last time you asked yourself, “Shouldn’t my child know how to do this by …

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Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us

January 10, 2023

Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children …

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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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