Amy Webb
Parenting coach with a PhD in child development
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Based in | Leland |
| Credentials | PhD in Human Development, University of Texas at Austin |
| Practice | The Thoughtful Parent |
Amy Webb is a parenting coach who helps parents of young children make choices based on child development research. She holds a PhD in Human Development from the University of Texas at Austin. She founded The Thoughtful Parent, a newsletter with more than 13,000 weekly subscribers. She has also written research-based content for Lovevery and BYJU'S. Her coaching blends science with parental intuition to support a child's emotional growth.
What Amy helps with
Amy helps parents make confident decisions using child development research. She also helps them read what a child's behavior is telling them.
- Understanding what a child's behavior means
- Making parenting decisions based on research, not social pressure
- Supporting a child's emotional development
- Combining knowledge and intuition in daily parenting
- Working through parenting challenges in early childhood
Who Amy works with
Amy works with parents, with a focus on early childhood. She also has written content for parents of school-age children.
Background and qualifications
Amy holds a PhD in Human Development from the University of Texas at Austin and has over a decade of experience in child development. She founded The Thoughtful Parent in 2009 and writes a weekly newsletter on early childhood development that turns peer-reviewed research into plain guidance. From 2021 to 2022 she wrote two research-based articles a week at BYJU'S for parents of school-age children. From 2023 to 2025 she worked with a team of writers and editors on milestone-based app content for Lovevery.
Amy Webb pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Free chat before starting
Amy Webb reviews
The CoachVouch take
Amy pairs a PhD in child development with a newsletter of 13,000+ weekly subscribers.
Best for parents of young children who want research-based guidance while still parenting from the heart.
Common questions
How much does Amy Webb charge?
Coaching with Amy runs $60 to $100 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Amy Webb help with?
Amy Webb helps with understanding what a child's behavior means, making parenting decisions based on research, not social pressure, supporting a child's emotional development and combining knowledge and intuition in daily parenting.
Is Amy Webb certified?
Amy Webb lists: PhD in Human Development, University of Texas at Austin.
Can I talk with Amy before I book coaching?
Yes. Amy lets you send a message and start chatting before you begin.
How do I contact Amy Webb?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Amy and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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