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The Thoughtful Parent

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parenting tweens

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

October 27, 2022

What is Going On With My Tween/Teen’s Brain and Behavior? Common Myths About Tweens and Teens Positive Parenting …

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

February 13, 2021

Unrealistic Expectations Make Parenting More Difficult Why are Age-Appropriate Expectations Important? Developmentally …

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how to parent without yelling

Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why

February 1, 2022

So…you yelled at your kids.  Again.  You know this isn’t how you want to parent.  You want to be a calm, …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

April 12, 2021

Factors that Impact Your Child’s Behavior Growth Spurts Temperament Behavior as Communication Parenting Tips to …

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Disney vacation tips

5 Best Tips for a Child-Centered Disney Vacation

January 31, 2013

{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with …

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baby sleep tips

Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

June 10, 2009

Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children’s behavior. How might these expectations …

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Distracted by Your Device? This Parenting Research Will Change Your Perspective {Printable}

August 8, 2017

{New research is showing the impact of digitally distracted parents. How we can change our perspective and put …

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Research-Backed Tips for Prioritizing Parenting Presence (in a tech-saturated world)

January 3, 2021

Parents on Phones The Role of Technoference How Cell Phones Affect Family Relationships The Smart Parenting Mantra for …

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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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