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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
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child 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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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

February 4, 2026

Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Find a …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: These wonderful books for new moms offer insight into motherhood and infant development. Ease the …

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Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: A new look at the research on how to discipline a strong-willed child. Understand your strong-willed …

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A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate

July 15, 2025

Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …

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Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting

February 12, 2024

Sneak peek: What does it mean to have self-compassion in parenting? Does it make us too “soft” on …

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Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children

January 15, 2024

Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …

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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

January 21, 2023

Sneak peek: Why do 2-year-olds whine so much? Ideas for parents to help understand whining in toddlers and how to cope. …

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Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know

March 19, 2024

Sneak peek: These calm activities for preschoolers can help them learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom …

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March 24, 2026

Potty Training Readiness Calculator Select an answer for each question: 1. Shows discomfort with dirty diaper Not yet …

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Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?

March 24, 2026

Sneak peek: We hear the phrase “positive parenting advice,” but what does it really mean? An overview of …

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Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development

March 23, 2026

Sneak peek: What are the best books for newborns? New research helps us sort through classic baby books and points to a …

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The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling

January 17, 2026

Sneak peek: Is babbling in infants a good sign for their development? Your babbling baby sure is cute, but are those …

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The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts

March 23, 2026

Sneak peek: We all know that children (and teens) have periods of rapid growth. But when can we expect these growth …

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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

January 17, 2026

Sneak peek: What does the mirror test for self-awareness in babies tell us about their development? At some point or …

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Why Boys Sometimes Struggle With School: What the Research Really Says

March 14, 2026

Sneak peek: Many parents wonder why boys struggle with school, especially when their child seems bright and capable but …

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How Reading Classic Books Can be a Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}

March 12, 2026

Sneak peek: Many of these classic books for all ages cannot only enrich our kids’ lives but ours too. Exploring …

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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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