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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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baby sleep tips

Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

June 10, 2009

Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children’s behavior. How might these expectations …

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A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits

February 22, 2017

I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to …

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Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas Kids Can Do While Stuck at Home

March 24, 2020

Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids at home that can help children cope with this difficult time by providing a way to …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

February 11, 2016

{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …

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Discovering the Role of Temperament in Child Development

October 13, 2020

Sneak Peek: The role of temperament in child development and parenting is sometimes overlooked. Understanding your …

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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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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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