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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 Toddlers without Yelling (even during a pandemic))
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    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

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How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}

Stay-at-Home Mom Life · July 9, 2018

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{Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine have made all the difference in making daily life more engaging for me and my …

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Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

Parenting Research, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · January 15, 2021

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Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, but it happens. …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

Social-Emotional Development · November 25, 2017

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Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don't have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun. My …

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Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think

Social-Emotional Development, Toddler Development · March 15, 2010

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{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children develop …

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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

Parenting Research · August 28, 2018

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{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of "mature" motherhood. However, psychology is showing us that there are real benefits …

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The Thoughtful Parent featured on Mamapedia Voices

Uncategorized · March 20, 2010

Starting Sunday, March 21st, The Thoughtful Parent will be featured on Mamapedia Voices. My article, "Yet Another Reason Not to Fight in …

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Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent

Parenting Research · February 15, 2017

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{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it's not just in your head. Ideas for how to get past the social media …

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A Down-to-Earth Look at Feminism and Motherhood

Stay-at-Home Mom Life · March 9, 2016

Feeling the mid-week slump? How about a (possibly) controversial topic to spice things up? Seriously, I wrote this post awhile back but …

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The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks

Stay-at-Home Mom Life · August 22, 2017

At my moms' group last year, somehow the topic of "unwanted" parenting advice came up in discussion. I was shocked to hear so many other …

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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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