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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
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infant sleep routine

One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better

August 16, 2010

{As parents, we often think that our infant’s sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points …

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acts of kindness for kids

15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

June 4, 2018

{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but …

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Helpful Guidelines for Kids’ Screen Time, Movement and Sleep

November 17, 2022

Finally, an organization has combined all the guidelines together into one comprehensive guide for parents. The screen …

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parenting myths

Getting to the Bottom of Emotional Outbursts—and Then Turning the Corner

October 7, 2020

What’s Developmentally Appropriate for Emotional Regulation? What’s the Real Trigger for an Emotional Outburst? Is a …

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Are Our Boys Failing or Are We Failing Our Boys? Research Behind the “Boy Achievement Crisis”

January 12, 2017

As a boy mom myself, I always bristle a little when I hear media reports of a “boy achievement crisis.” …

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new parenting books

New Parenting Books You’ll Want to Read in 2023

January 11, 2023

Sneak peek: Some excellent new parenting books that are coming out in 2023 to help you meet your parenting goals. Add …

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Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day

January 21, 2021

Related reading: Combining Research and Intuition in Your Parenting Choices The Science of Hugs

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executive functioning skills

Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think

March 15, 2010

{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children …

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mom co-sleeping with baby

Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

January 5, 2023

Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common …

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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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