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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Why is it Important for Parents to Understand Child Development?

March 24, 2024

Summary: Why is it important for parents to understand child development? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful …

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Screen Time Recommendations for Kids

December 2, 2023

Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family …

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Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)

October 8, 2023

Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …

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Toddlers Really Do Have Their Own Language

March 1, 2010

If it seems like your toddler speaks their own language, that might be the case (sort of). Research gives us insight …

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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

June 4, 2018

{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

December 21, 2020

Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why …

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5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year

January 5, 2018

Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of …

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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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