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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

The Genius Way to Make It Easier for Kids to Cooperate

June 8, 2024

What if “good parenting” looks different? The guest speaker said what often companies miss is the idea of …

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Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat

April 27, 2024

Why do students cheat? Research helps us understand especially those who seem too “smart” for it. …

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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

January 21, 2023

Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …

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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

June 13, 2022

{Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of being bored are real if we can help kids through …

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Parenting and Child Development: Lessons Learned from My Kids

March 16, 2024

Parenting and Child Development Lessons Rearing a child, of course, means to nurture, care for and guide a child to …

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Finding Meaning in the Mayhem: How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

March 2, 2024

What are the Signs of a Toddler Growth Spurt? There are alterations of relative equilibrium and of transitional …

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The Reverse Summer Bucket List: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}

February 22, 2024

Sneak peek: Most summer bucket lists for kids focus on packing in as many exciting activities as possible. This reverse …

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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, 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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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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