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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
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • 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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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

February 19, 2024

 A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. Helpful …

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To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You

February 18, 2024

Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you …

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Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness

February 16, 2024

Sneak peek: Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Kindness …

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Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament

February 16, 2024

What Does Temperament Mean? But what does temperament really mean and where does it come from? Perhaps most importantly, …

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One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better

February 16, 2024

As parents, we often think that a baby nighttime routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few …

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Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting

February 12, 2024

Self-compassion can help our parenting This seems obvious in some ways, but it’s so hard to practice in daily …

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Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers

February 3, 2024

Sneak peek: Executive function activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, …

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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {plus a printable}

April 17, 2019

Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like …

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“Aren’t They Just Playing?” The Subtle (but Amazing) Way Play-Based Preschool Ignites Learning

February 3, 2024

What is a Play-Based Learning? Play Based Learning Philosophy Related Resources Loading…

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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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