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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
  • 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
  • Potty Training
    • When Do You Start Potty Training?
    • Potty Training Readiness Quiz

Parenting Research

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Screen Time Recommendations for Children {by age}

August 13, 2025

Screen time recommendations for children are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt, and pressure from …

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strong willed child

Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children

August 18, 2025

Sneak peek: A new look at the research on how to discipline a strong-willed child. Understand your strong-willed …

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difficult temperament

“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Babies with a “difficult” temperament can sometimes pose challenges to parents as they …

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Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom

August 14, 2025

Sneak peek: The medical community may tell us about all the risk of “mature” motherhood. However, psychology …

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There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed

August 8, 2025

Sneak peek: Are you an overwhelmed parent? We all have those days or even seasons when we’re trying to balance …

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Childhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go

July 1, 2025

Sneak peek: Do you struggle with childhood independence? Does it feel scary to let your child or teen do things on their …

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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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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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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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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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