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The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood

Social-Emotional Development · February 26, 2023

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{We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood stress are a normal part of …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

Social-Emotional Development · December 18, 2020

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Slightly unconventional calming techniques for kids when the usual suggestions don't work. Helpful for calming down and preventing …

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Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Development

Child Development Classics · August 21, 2021

Sneak peek: The stress of pandemic living has raised our attention even more so to how these events affect children's development. A look at …

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There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed

Parenting Research, Stay-at-Home Mom Life · August 23, 2022

{Sneak peek: There is no "quiet quitting" when it comes to parenting. But here's what you can do when you feel overwhelmed with …

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Looking Beyond “Quality vs. Quantity” Time with Kids

Parenting Research · April 30, 2015

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

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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

Parenting Research · August 28, 2018

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{The medical community may tell us about all the risk of "mature" motherhood. However, psychology is showing us that there are real benefits …

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“Diaper Need” is About More than Just Diapers

Uncategorized · September 17, 2014

Well, I am actually back to writing (at least periodically) here at The Thoughtful Parent. I hope there are still some readers out there. …

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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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