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The Thoughtful Parent

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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Year-End Parenting Reflections

December 30, 2023

Parenting thoughts for 2023

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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

January 7, 2024

Why Self-Regulation in Toddlers Matters How Can I Help My Toddler Self-Regulate? Favorite Self-Regulation Activities and …

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The 10 Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

November 8, 2023

The meaning and history of Advent calendars Best Advent calendars for toddlers Christmas Countdown Calendar …

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The Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids

December 3, 2023

{plus 25+ awesome experience gift ideas} “What anthropologists have learned is that there are different ways that …

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Why “Soft Skills” for Students May be the Key to Solving Attention Problems

January 26, 2017

{As attention problems become more common in kids, researchers continue to understand this issue. New research points …

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Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention

January 6, 2024

Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

December 26, 2023

Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, …

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Positive Parenting Tips for the Holidays

December 14, 2023

Sneak peek: A few holiday tips for parents to help you and your kids enjoy the season. The holiday season is upon us and …

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Screen Time Recommendations for Kids

December 2, 2023

Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family …

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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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