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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

Social-Emotional Development

More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies

July 22, 2025

Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …

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A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate

July 15, 2025

Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

July 14, 2025

Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …

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The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts

July 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …

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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

July 11, 2025

Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …

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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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Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way

May 5, 2016

{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in …

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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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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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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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