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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Research Reveals Genetic Links to Postpartum Depression

May 24, 2012

Any woman who has given birth knows the emotional upheaval that often follows this life-changing experience. For some …

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Olympic Sports: The Parent Edition

July 29, 2012

  Inspired by this story that discussed “new” winter sports, I began to think about how some days …

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Guest Author: Victoria Costello

March 2, 2012

Today I’m honored to have author Victoria Costello guest posting on the blog. Costello is a well-respected science …

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Book Review: A Lethal Inheritance

March 28, 2012

I recently had the opportunity to read Victoria Costello’s new book, A Lethal Inheritance: A Mother Uncovers the …

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Book Review: How to Keep Your Helicopter

November 3, 2015

If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I occasionally do book reviews. In the past, I have done reviews of …

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Book Review: The Curiosity Cycle

February 1, 2012

  Yes, finally a new post! Our family moved from Texas to Colorado in November so blogging had to take a backseat …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

April 12, 2021

Factors that Impact Your Child’s Behavior Growth Spurts Temperament Behavior as Communication Parenting Tips to …

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12 Days of Christmas {for Parents}

December 7, 2020
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Friday Favorites #17

July 2, 2021
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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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