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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023

January 11, 2023

Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

January 4, 2023

Best Books for New Moms The Wonder Weeks Unfortunately, this book was not on my radar (or perhaps had not been published …

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One Simple Trick to Make Reading to Your Baby More Effective (and fun)

March 8, 2021

Reading to Babies: The Benefits Best Baby Books to Read to Your Little Ones Reading to Babies and Brain Development: One …

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When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help

March 27, 2022

Although I’m just beginning this journey of teenage parenting, I think open communication must be a key part of …

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How Reading Classic Books Can be a Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}

January 29, 2020

Sneak peek: Many of these best classic books for children cannot only enrich our kids’ lives but ours too. …

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Friday Favorites #2

March 26, 2021
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The Hidden Power of Picture Books for Older Kids

August 13, 2019

Sneak peek: Picture books for older kids still hold a lot of appeal and developmental benefits. Ideas for incorporating …

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Are Picture Books Just for Babies?

October 19, 2010

I was surprised to read a recent article in the New York Times that stated that there has been a decline in sales of …

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The Book I Wish I Had Written

September 22, 2009

In what little free time I have these days I’ve been reading the new book, NutureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley …

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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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