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The Thoughtful Parent

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

“Is This Normal?” When to Worry About Toddler Tantrums

July 24, 2025

Note: I’m thrilled to feature guest author Dr. Victoria Nolasco to discuss common parent questions about toddler …

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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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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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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

July 11, 2025

Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …

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How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

June 25, 2025

Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …

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The Most Underrated Brain-Boosting Toy in your Kids’ Toy Box

June 20, 2025

Sneak peek:  When kids engage in block play in early childhood, it builds real cognitive skills. Some insights into the …

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Toddler Toys That Will Boost Children’s Development {and they’ll love for years!}

June 16, 2025

Sneak peak: Play is the engine of learning in early childhood. The best toys for toddlers to aid development and …

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How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children’s behavior in challenging ways. Find out what …

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Research-backed tips for choosing the best toys for toddlers

June 12, 2025

Sneak peek: In a sea of developmental toys for toddlers, which ones best promote learning and growth? Research helps …

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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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