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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
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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
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child care challenges

Why The Childcare Crisis In The Us Affects All Of Us

April 15, 2020

Many of us are at home with our kids right now due to the pandemic. It tends to put a lot of things into perspective, …

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Latest Day Care Study Finds Long-Term Effects

June 8, 2010

There has been much coverage in the media lately about the latest findings from the longitudinal study of day care …

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Children’s Media Use and Achievement

September 28, 2010

  With the increase in electronic media in recent years, many parents are wondering what the effects might be of …

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Are Picture Books Just for Babies?

October 19, 2010

I was surprised to read a recent article in the New York Times that stated that there has been a decline in sales of …

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Not Just Child’s Play

February 26, 2009

We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …

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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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Great New Resource for Parents: Mind in the Making

April 27, 2010

If you had to name 7 essential skills that you wanted to instill in your child that would benefit them throughout their …

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Educational (and Fun) Summer Activities

May 18, 2010

Summertime is fast approaching so in preparation, parent educator Maggie Macaulay from Whole Hearted Parenting is doing …

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Mr. Sandman Bring Me a…Smart Kid?

January 4, 2011

As parents we know that sleep is important for our kids and ourselves. One of the biggest struggles many parents face is …

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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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