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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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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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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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toddler development

Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

September 9, 2019

Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …

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difficult baby temperament

“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

April 9, 2009

Sneak peek: Babies with a “difficult” temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they strain …

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mom with crying baby

Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?

July 1, 2022
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Olympic Sports: The Parent Edition

July 29, 2012

  Inspired by this story that discussed “new” winter sports, I began to think about how some days …

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giving toddlers too many choices

Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

September 10, 2019

  Why is it Important to Give Toddlers Choices In order to understand why offering choices is important, …

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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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