Amy Webb

Amy Webb, PhD is a scholar turned stay-at-home mom with two young sons. With her blog, The Thoughtful Parent, she brings academic child development research into the lives of parents in the trenches of child-rearing. She does not claim to be a parenting guru, but rather a translator of academic research into knowledge that parents can actually use.

Child

Why you might want to reconsider saying ‘be careful’ to your children

Parenting

Yelling doesn’t work—5 tactics to try instead

Child

Mama, stop worrying about these 5 things when it comes to your child’s development

Parenting

The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Child Learn & Play

5 positive parenting techniques that help parents get back some free time

Life

Do your kids want ALL THE THINGS this holiday? How to help them deal

Parenting

What is temperament? And how does it help us become better parents?

Parenting

What every parent should know about attachment theory

Life

To moms on the first day of kindergarten: They still need us

Parenting

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

Parenting

Do you want to raise a kind child? Here’s how

Parenting

A parent’s guide to surviving colic

Parenting

From hummingbird to helicopter—what’s your parenting style?

Toddler Milestones

Is your toddler ready for preschool? 6 ways to know

Parenting

The science behind play-fighting—and why it’s not all bad

Baby

Having a cranky baby doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent

Parenting

How to find the right balance between helpful and helicopter parenting

Parenting

How to raise our sons with a full emotional life—from vulnerability to strength

Life

Struggling with breastfeeding? Memorize these mantras

Parenting

I’m so proud of my childrens’ growth—but it also breaks my heart

Child

5 ways to make playtime good for your child’s brain, too

Parenting

6 ways to thrive in the early years as a stay-at-home mom

Marriage & Partnerships

Rest easy: Research shows co-sleeping won’t ruin your marriage

Parenting

Toddlers are unpredictable—5 ways to be a more proactive parent