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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
    • 4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic
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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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parenting tips for the holidays

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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Tips for challenging toddler behavior

November 27, 2023

As babies grow, we are delighted to see their personalities develop and marvel at the fun thingsthey do. But this also …

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Why Diaper Need Awareness Week Matters to All of US

October 4, 2021

  Imagine with me for a moment that you are a mom with an infant (most of us have been there). You are working one …

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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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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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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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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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Comprehensive List of Educational Resources for Kids During School Closures

March 13, 2020

Many of us were expecting it, but the day has come when most of us are experiencing school closures due to the …

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The Rewards and Struggles of Working at Home with Kids

October 27, 2020

Q & A with Karissa Tunis, Co-author of ‘Parenting While Working From Home’ How do you focus on work without hurting …

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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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