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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
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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

December 8, 2020

  The Interplay of Temperament and Parenting Does a “Difficult” Baby Become a “Difficult” …

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Distracted by Your Device? This Parenting Research Will Change Your Perspective {Printable}

August 8, 2017

{New research is showing the impact of digitally distracted parents. How we can change our perspective and put …

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Research-Backed Tips for Prioritizing Parenting Presence (in a tech-saturated world)

January 3, 2021

Parents on Phones The Role of Technoference How Cell Phones Affect Family Relationships The Smart Parenting Mantra for …

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4 Powerful Social-Emotional Lessons Kids are Learning During the Pandemic

August 5, 2020

As the weeks of quarantine and staying at home have passed by, more and more articles have popped up discussing the …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

December 21, 2020

Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

November 1, 2011

{Research is helping us see temperamentally “difficult” babies in a more positive light. With this research …

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The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting

March 12, 2009

{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …

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The Hidden Power of Picture Books for Older Kids

August 13, 2019

Sneak peek: Picture books for older kids still hold a lot of appeal and developmental benefits. Ideas for incorporating …

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Prime Day for Parents

October 13, 2020

For Kids   Kids Against Maturity— a fun family ga Doctor’s Kit–pretend play is awesome for young …

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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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