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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results

April 26, 2011

If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age …

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giving toddlers too many choices

Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

September 10, 2019

  Why is it Important to Give Toddlers Choices In order to understand why offering choices is important, …

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Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent

October 27, 2022

What is Going On With My Tween/Teen’s Brain and Behavior? Common Myths About Tweens and Teens Positive Parenting …

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Learn How to Have Age Appropriate Expectations of Your Kids (and why it matters for parenting)

February 13, 2021

Unrealistic Expectations Make Parenting More Difficult Why are Age-Appropriate Expectations Important? Developmentally …

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Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying

July 26, 2011

I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. …

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Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See

January 26, 2022

We are a digital world. Ever since the start of the internet, we’ve been on a slippery technological slide that’s …

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5 Best Tips for a Child-Centered Disney Vacation

January 31, 2013

{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

February 11, 2016

{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

December 21, 2020

Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why …

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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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