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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
  • 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
    • Mirror Test for Babies: When Do They Recognize Themselves?
  • Potty Training
    • When Do You Start Potty Training?
    • Potty Training Readiness Quiz

Social-Emotional Development

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When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help

January 30, 2026

Sneak peek: Teens often have a lot of questions about their health, changing hormones, unruly emotions, and more. They …

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Are Screens Making It Harder for Kids to Regulate Emotions?

January 16, 2026

Sneak peek: Research is beginning to reveal a connection between screen time and emotional regulation, particularly in …

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Self-Regulation for Kids: A Lifelong Lesson

January 12, 2026

A masterclass in emotional regulation from MLK Sneak peek: Supporting self-regulation for kids can be one of our most …

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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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7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness

October 22, 2025

I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom …

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Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior

October 17, 2025

Sneak peek: Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children’s playtime, but how does it influence …

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Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness

October 16, 2025

Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help them grow in empathy and emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy …

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Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention

January 6, 2024

Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …

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Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us

January 10, 2023

Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children …

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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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