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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Toddler Development

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

November 1, 2019

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 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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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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Giving Your Toddler a Choice Doesn’t Always Work. Here’s Why

September 12, 2025

Sneak peek: While offering some choices can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. …

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Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language

September 11, 2025

Sneak peek: If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us …

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

September 3, 2025

Sneak peek: Do we need to apologize for children’s developmentally appropriate behavior? Thoughts on fostering a …

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Research Meets Real Life: Proven Ways to Manage Toddler Screen Time

August 12, 2025

Sneak peek: With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set …

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Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

August 8, 2025

Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …

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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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