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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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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
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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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choosing toys for your child

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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toddler tantrums

One Research-Backed Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums

August 17, 2020

Sneak peek: Toddler tantrums are normal but very frustrating. Research helps guide us in a slightly unconventional way …

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Is Disney World for toddlers?

Parenting Survival Tips for Doing Disney World with Young Kids

May 9, 2021

Doing Disney World with Toddlers Tips for First-Timers 1. Lower your expectations 2. Let the kids play  3. Allow …

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A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health

June 14, 2018

In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is …

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infant sleep routine

One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better

August 16, 2010

{As parents, we often think that our infant’s sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points …

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guided play and brain development

Why Play is Still the Best Way to Spark Your Child’s Development

March 6, 2019

Sneak peek: The importance of play in child development can’t be overstated. Research-backed benefits of play for …

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parenting toddlers

How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

March 20, 2021

Toddler Emotions: Research Parents Can Use How to Parent Toddlers (with grace and insight) Of course, there is no one …

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Helpful Guidelines for Kids’ Screen Time, Movement and Sleep

November 17, 2022

Finally, an organization has combined all the guidelines together into one comprehensive guide for parents. The screen …

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parenting myths

Getting to the Bottom of Emotional Outbursts—and Then Turning the Corner

October 7, 2020

What’s Developmentally Appropriate for Emotional Regulation? What’s the Real Trigger for an Emotional Outburst? Is a …

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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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