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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Toddler Development

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Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language

March 1, 2010

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

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toddler tantrums

One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums

August 17, 2020

Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way …

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

January 28, 2021

{With all the options for screen time for toddlers, it’s hard to know the appropriate guidelines to set for our …

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child rearing

Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years

February 14, 2020

Whether you are new to toddler parenting or an experienced parent of toddlers, you know that dealing with toddler …

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Is Disney World for toddlers?

Parenting Survival Tips for Doing Disney World with Young Kids

May 9, 2021

Doing Disney World with Toddlers Tips for First-Timers 1. Lower your expectations 2. Let the kids play  3. Allow …

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parenting toddlers

How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

March 20, 2021

Toddler Emotions: Research Parents Can Use How to Parent Toddlers (with grace and insight) Of course, there is no one …

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parenting myths

Getting to the Bottom of Emotional Outbursts—and Then Turning the Corner

October 7, 2020

What’s Developmentally Appropriate for Emotional Regulation? What’s the Real Trigger for an Emotional Outburst? Is a …

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toddler development

Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

September 9, 2019

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

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moral development in toddlers

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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