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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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Book Review: A Lethal Inheritance

March 28, 2012

I recently had the opportunity to read Victoria Costello’s new book, A Lethal Inheritance: A Mother Uncovers the …

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Book Review: How to Keep Your Helicopter

November 3, 2015

If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I occasionally do book reviews. In the past, I have done reviews of …

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Book Review: The Curiosity Cycle

February 1, 2012

  Yes, finally a new post! Our family moved from Texas to Colorado in November so blogging had to take a backseat …

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giving toddlers too many choices

Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

September 10, 2019

  Why is it Important to Give Toddlers Choices In order to understand why offering choices is important, …

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Why We Feel So Guilty as Parents and How to Overcome It

May 29, 2022

Is it really guilt? Let’s think for a minute about what the word “guilt” really means. The dictionary …

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parenting tweens

Why Understanding Your Tween’s Brain Might Just Make You a Better Parent

October 27, 2022

What is Going On With My Tween/Teen’s Brain and Behavior? Common Myths About Tweens and Teens Positive Parenting …

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reading to babies

One Simple Trick to Make Reading to Your Baby More Effective (and fun)

March 8, 2021

Reading to Babies: The Benefits Best Baby Books to Read to Your Little Ones Reading to Babies and Brain Development: One …

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The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent

August 26, 2022

Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …

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When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help

March 27, 2022

Although I’m just beginning this journey of teenage parenting, I think open communication must be a key part of …

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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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