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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 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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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom schedule for …

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Milk Choices for Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know

December 13, 2025

Sneak peek: With so many choices on the market, it’s hard to know which is the best milk for toddlers. A review of …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

December 12, 2025

Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many …

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Are Low-Stimulation Shows Really Better for Children?

December 10, 2025

Sneak peek: Are low stimulation shows really better for young children? A deep dive into the research. If you spend any …

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

November 21, 2025

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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Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child

November 18, 2025

Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

October 27, 2025

Sneak peek: As parents, we base many of our decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts

July 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …

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The Hidden Power of Hand-Clapping Songs: How Simple Rhythms Boost Kids’ Learning

October 21, 2025

Sneak peek: Hand-clapping songs do more than entertain your child—they strengthen their memory, coordination, and even …

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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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