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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
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s 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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Black Friday and Holiday Weekend Deals for Parents

November 29, 2019

Instead of filling up social media posts with deals, I decided to compose a list of all the Black Friday and Holiday …

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A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons

August 26, 2019

{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on …

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5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year

January 5, 2018

Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of …

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Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child

November 28, 2016

As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic …

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An Ode to New Parents {plus a Giveaway!}

November 3, 2016

What do you remember most vividly about the first year of becoming a parent? The joy of seeing your baby born? Gazing at …

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The Thoughtful Parent in Print

December 5, 2015

It’s starting to look a lot like the holiday season wherever you go. My little town has all sorts of Christmas …

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Spring Nature Activities with Kids…Plus a FREEBIE

March 19, 2016

Okay, I do not normally promote products or businesses much on this site. However, occasionally I do like to mention …

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One Day Left for the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle

May 2, 2016

I have been a stay-at-home mom for almost 7 years now, but I still don’t feel that I have completely mastered by …

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Summer Newsletter is Here!

June 21, 2016

Hot off the keyboard–our summer newsletter is here. Check it out for tips on colic, screen time struggles and gift …

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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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