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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
    • 4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic
  • Temperament
    • 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
  • Child Development
    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
  • Parent Coaching

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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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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

May 11, 2025

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

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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

Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …

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Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: A child’s temperament sets the stage for so much that happens in their life. If your life is …

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bondingThanks to my last …

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Age-Appropriate Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

January 17, 2026

Sneak peek: How do you choose toys for a gift? It seems simple, but with the endless array of choices, it can be …

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The Most Underrated Brain-Boosting Toy in your Kids’ Toy Box

January 17, 2026

Sneak peek:  When kids engage in playing with blocks, it builds real cognitive skills. Some insights into the benefits …

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

January 17, 2026

Sneak peek: Is baby babbling a good sign for your infant’s development? Your babbling baby sure is cute, but are …

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Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test

January 17, 2026

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

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Are Screens Making It Harder for Kids to Regulate Emotions?

January 16, 2026

Sneak peek: Research is beginning to reveal a connection between screen time and emotional regulation, particularly in …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tips to help you understand the “why” behind your child’s behavior. …

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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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