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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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Fun and Engaging Emotional Development Toys

June 20, 2025

Sneak peek: Ideas for emotional development toys that kids will find entertaining and engaging. Have you ever …

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Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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What does research tell us about parent-child conflict?

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Is it possible to avoid all conflict with our children? Is that even the ideal? Discover how the process of …

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Toddler Toys That Will Boost Children’s Development {and they’ll love for years!}

June 16, 2025

Sneak peak: Play is the engine of learning in early childhood. The best toys for toddlers to aid development and …

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How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children’s behavior in challenging ways. Find out what …

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The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

June 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …

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The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home

June 29, 2024

Sneak peek: The benefits of summer camp for kids’ development are amazing. However, research points to one clear …

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The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer

June 12, 2025

Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …

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The Preschool Tour Checklist to Help Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child

June 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Looking for a preschool tour checklist to guide you as you visit schools? This checklist will help you ask …

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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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