Posts by Amy Webb, Author at Motherly
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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.

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Parenting

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

There are no perfect parenting philosophies, but these labels may help us understand ourselves a little more clearly.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Parenting, Child, Life
little girl reading a book in bed
Toddler Milestones

Is your toddler ready for preschool? 6 ways to know

Readiness for preschool can include a mix of physical, emotional and social characteristics unique to each child.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
Toddler Milestones, Child, Child Milestones, Parenting, Toddler
Parenting

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

Commence bear cub-wrestling!

Updated Aug. 19, 2022
Parenting
Baby

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

A child’s mood has nothing to do with a parent’s skill.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
Baby, Parenting
Parenting

How to find the right balance between helpful and helicopter parenting

Ultimately, our children’s strives towards independence are signs that we parents are doing something right.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting
Parenting

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

How we talk to our kids becomes their internal dialogue.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting
Life

Struggling with breastfeeding? Memorize these mantras

5. Be kind to yourself.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Life
Parenting

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

Maybe this is why we cringe at the passing of time and their growing maturity—because it forces us to grow, too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting
Child

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

Some of the best brain-boosting activities are more old-fashioned than Pinterest-worthy—and we’re good with that!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
Parenting

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

5. Realize self-care is essential.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting
baby smiling
Marriage & Partnerships

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

Here's what we found out.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
Marriage & Partnerships
Parenting

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

2. Consider your child’s temperament

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
Parenting, Toddler
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