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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

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A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons

August 26, 2019

{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on …

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Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child

November 28, 2016

As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic …

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

June 30, 2016

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

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“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad

August 30, 2012

As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall …

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Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion

December 17, 2015

With the holiday season upon us, I’m thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an …

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What Dory and Nemo Can Teach Us About Parenting

August 16, 2016

Summer is quickly coming to an end and ours has been a busy, enjoyable one. My boys (ages 3 and 7) are finally old …

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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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