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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
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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?

March 16, 2024

Sneak peek: We hear the phrase “positive parenting” a lot, but why is positive parenting important? An …

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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude

October 28, 2024

Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, …

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A Research-Backed Way to Handle Tantrums so They Diminish Sooner

April 27, 2024

Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums Research on How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums What Do You Say When a Child Has a Tantrum?

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The Parenting Hack We All Know (but here’s how to use it more effectively)

September 16, 2024

We often hear that giving kids choices empowers them and helps our parenting lives go smoother. While true, offering …

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Executive Functioning Skills: The New Research that Convinced Me to be a Soccer Mom Dropout

April 14, 2024

Sneak peek: How new research on play and executive function in kids made me feel better about being a soccer mom …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

May 19, 2024

Sneak peek: Ironically, I’ve found that how to raise happy kids is by focusing less on happiness. As I explore …

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Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling

April 8, 2024

Why Do I Lose My Temper with My Child? Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging …

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The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work

January 13, 2024

{Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research helps us learn …

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Traditional Toys are Still Better for Babies

September 3, 2024

Sneak peek: Why do traditional toys still matter in an age of high-tech and electronic entertainment for kids? Research …

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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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