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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids

September 26, 2025

Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …

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Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake

September 26, 2025

Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …

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Not Just Child’s Play

February 26, 2009

We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …

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Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers

September 23, 2025

Sneak peek: Executive function activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, …

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The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby

August 19, 2025

Sneak peek: All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers—the mom tribe. It turns out …

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Children Develop at the Pace of Nature, Not Technology 

July 20, 2025

Sneak peek: When was the last time you asked yourself, “Shouldn’t my child know how to do this by …

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

September 19, 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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Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention

January 6, 2024

Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …

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Giving Your Toddler a Choice Doesn’t Always Work. Here’s Why

September 12, 2025

Sneak peek: While offering some choices can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. …

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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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