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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have advice for new parents on any given parenting topic but it’s hard to sort …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

August 22, 2025

Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of boredom are real if we can help kids through those …

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

January 22, 2026

Sneak peek: With so many baby development books on the market, it’s hard to know how to choose. These …

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The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks

February 27, 2026

Sneak peek: Mom shaming is unfortunately not uncommon in today’s world. A mindset shift we can all take to stop …

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Learning to Play Well with Others: The Best Toys for Social Play

February 23, 2026

Sneak peek: Social play is a complex skill for children to learn. Here’s my collection of the best toys for social …

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

August 25, 2025

Sneak peek: Having realistic expectations for age-appropriate behavior in our kids can make a huge difference …

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

February 4, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tweens can involve a lot of ups and downs as well as big emotions. Be prepared for those tween and …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

February 4, 2026

 Sneak peek: A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. …

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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

February 4, 2026

Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Find a …

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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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