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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • 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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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}

May 27, 2024

Sneak peek: Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine has made all the difference in making daily life more …

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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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It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience

November 17, 2016

We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed …

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More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood

January 21, 2020

We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, …

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Breastfeeding

August 12, 2009

As a new mom breastfeeding is now a big part of my life. It can be hard, especially at the beginning (and still is some …

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by Trading Up Your Pump (and Helping Moms in Need)

August 3, 2017

World Breastfeeding Week is this week! What is it all about? Why should we bother having so much attention paid to …

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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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