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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom with a toddler has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom …

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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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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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Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years

February 14, 2020

Whether you are new to toddler parenting or an experienced parent of toddlers, you know that dealing with toddler …

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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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