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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
    • 4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic
  • Temperament
    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
  • Toddler Development
    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
  • Child Development
    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent

August 26, 2022

Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …

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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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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

August 28, 2018

{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology is showing …

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

April 28, 2019

{All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers–the mom tribe. It turns out this mom …

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Parenting is an Ongoing Learning Process

October 16, 2017

Parenting means…continually learning about yourself and your children Parenting means…recognizing that you …

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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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