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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
    • 4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
  • Toddler Development
    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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Yet Another Study on DHA and Cognitive Development

Uncategorized · October 12, 2009

  The most recent edition of the journal Child Development is packed full of great articles on topics very relevant to many parents. …

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The Thoughtful Parent in Print

Uncategorized · December 5, 2015

It's starting to look a lot like the holiday season wherever you go. My little town has all sorts of Christmas activities planned. Since our …

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Summer Newsletter is Here!

Uncategorized · June 21, 2016

Hot off the keyboard--our summer newsletter is here. Check it out for tips on colic, screen time struggles and gift ideas. If you don't want …

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4th of July Fun Learning

Uncategorized · July 2, 2016

Independence Day is just around the corner. Do celebrate in the traditional way with a big BBQ and fireworks or does your family have a …

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Ultimate Blog Party 2012

Uncategorized · April 13, 2012

It's time to break away from child development talk for a moment to do a little blog partying. I've been participating in 5 Minutes for …

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Want to Try Out a New Parenting App?

Uncategorized · January 5, 2015

I hope some of you are still out there reading this blog. It's a constant work in progress so thank you for sticking with me.  If you are …

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Guest Post on Notes on Parenting

Uncategorized · February 17, 2012

Today I'm guest posting on Notes on Parenting about guided play. I've written a lot recently about the importance of play-based learning and …

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New Poll

Uncategorized · May 4, 2009

Recently the organization Zero to Three collaborated with American Baby magazine to conduct a poll of parents about the challenges they face …

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One Lovely Blog Award

Uncategorized · May 12, 2009

This morning I woke up to a nice surprise. Crystal at Simply Being Mommy awarded me the One Lovely Blog award. Thanks, Crystal! Check out …

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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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