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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude

October 28, 2024

Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

May 19, 2024

Sneak peek: Ironically, I’ve found that how to raise happy kids is by focusing less on happiness. As I explore …

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3 Totally Realistic but Powerful Ways to be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom

August 17, 2024

How Can a Stay-at-Home Mom be Happy? Boundary-Setting for Stay-at-Home Moms Self-Care for Stay-at-Home Moms Mindset for …

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What Does Child Rearing Mean to You? How Does This Impact Your Parenting Philosophy?

March 13, 2024

What are the Four Styles of Child Rearing ? This question of child rearing styles or philosophies is nothing new. For as …

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3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)

February 25, 2016

{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …

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Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}

December 12, 2012

{Do you kids still believe in Santa? A sampling of some fun, good Santa letters from kids. Plus, a simple tool to help …

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Does Having Children Make You Happier?

April 16, 2009

This may seem like a controversial question to some people. Of course, you love your children and cannot imagine your …

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A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons

August 26, 2019

{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on …

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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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