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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
  • Parent Coaching

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New Blog Design!

November 5, 2009

After almost a year of blogging, I’ve decided to update my design. I like the fresh new look and some different …

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disney princess culture

Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior

June 30, 2016

{Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children’s playtime, but how does it influence our …

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back to school tips and tricks

Want Your Child to Have an Amazing School Year? Start Here

August 19, 2019

{This time of year, back to school tips and tricks abound. If you really want an amazing school year for your child, …

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What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us

March 14, 2013

Did you hear this great NPR story about babies sensitivity level and their later resilience? Scientists are …

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What is the Goal of Preschool?

April 18, 2011

Today I’m blogging over at Notes on Parenting on the topic of preschools–what it’s all about and what …

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“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad

August 30, 2012

As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall …

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Countercultural Thoughts on Play, Education, and Parenting

September 1, 2015

Welcome to the new and improved The Thoughtful Parent! I decided I needed a more professional look, so thanks to the …

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Research Examines the Link Between “Difficult” Child Behavior and iPad Use

March 30, 2016

Have you ever handed your iPad or phone to your kid when he/she is fussy? What about when they are having a full-blown …

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Want Your Kids to Learn Problem-Solving? Let Them Play! {Plus a Ninja Book Review}

January 10, 2017

If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you have probably picked up on the idea that learning through …

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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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