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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
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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
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losing your temper with toddler

Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

May 14, 2025

Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, …

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Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us

January 10, 2023

Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children …

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Parenting Children for a World of Artificial Intelligence

May 14, 2025

Sneak peek: Parenting and artificial intelligence are intersecting more today than ever before and it’s likely …

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

May 13, 2025

More Myths About Strong-Willed Children Myth #2 Strong-willed children will always be “difficult” Related …

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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

May 11, 2025

Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Simple, classic …

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The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

April 25, 2025

Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …

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Building Emotional Intelligence Through Everyday Interactions with Your Kids

April 2, 2025

Why Emotional Skills Matter The Development of Emotional Intelligence How to Foster Emotional Intelligence Want ideas …

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Best Advice for New Parents: Lead with Your Heart {but keep your mind open}

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: Many folks claim to have advice for new parents on any given parenting topic but it’s hard to sort …

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles

March 30, 2025

Sneak peek: The 4 parenting attachment styles are helpful in understanding the dynamics of bondingThanks to my last …

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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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