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The Thoughtful Parent

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Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

March 2, 2024

What are the Signs of a Toddler Growth Spurt? There are alterations of relative equilibrium and of transitional …

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Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids

April 30, 2015

As a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

February 19, 2024

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

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts

January 31, 2024

Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …

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Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children

August 23, 2023

What Does “Strong-Willed” Really Mean? Seeing Strong-Willed Children from a New Perspective Disciplining a …

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Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids

January 28, 2024

Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child “Mom, I want a …

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Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year

January 26, 2024

This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …

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21 Parenting Blogs to Keep You Inspired, Informed and Sane

October 22, 2023

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting blogs to help keep you learning and growing as a parent Let’s face …

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Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness

July 2, 2023

Related reading: The Reverse Bucket List Summer: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude Is there space to think of others? Can …

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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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