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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • 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
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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

November 1, 2019

? Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a …

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The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard

May 31, 2011

Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

February 22, 2017

I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to …

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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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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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