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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
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    • 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
  • Parent Coaching

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Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: A new look at the research on how to discipline a strong-willed child. Understand your strong-willed …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child with an Eye to the Future

May 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Parenting strong-willed children comes with its own unique set of challenges. By focusing on …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child to Help Them Find Their True Gifts

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: Parenting a strong-willed child is no easy task. Tips from a seasoned mom and parenting consultant on how to …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Babies with a “difficult” temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they …

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Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament

June 20, 2025

Sneak peek: A basic overview of the child temperament types in child development and the role they play in …

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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development

August 15, 2025

Sneak peek: Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts …

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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

August 14, 2025

Sneak peek: The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology …

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The Hidden Effect of Early Childhood Education

August 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Preschool doesn’t change kids’ IQ. The advantages of preschool education are much more …

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The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood

January 13, 2025

Sneak peek: We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood …

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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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