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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 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
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positive parenting

Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)

October 8, 2023

Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …

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mom with toddler boy

The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

September 25, 2023

Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …

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growth mindset in kids

Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens

August 31, 2023

The Growth Mindset Playbook

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connecting with kids

50 Best Child Psychology Blogs

August 23, 2023

Sneak peek: Our parenting journey often involves a lot of questions about how to make the best decisions for our …

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kids using screens

Creative Ways to Limit Screen Time and Replace It with Family Time

August 5, 2023

Fun, Creative Ways to Limit Screen Time Look at Family Photos Together One of the best ways to limit screen time and …

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advice for parents

5 Powerful Lessons Being a Mom Taught Me About Child Development

January 29, 2021

Advice for Parents: Learn from Your Kids 1. Observe closely 2. Let your child’s interests lead you 3. Go to the …

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emotional intelligence

Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”

June 5, 2019

{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their …

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online preschool

Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake

January 14, 2019

Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …

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choosing toys for your child

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

November 1, 2019

? Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a …

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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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