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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
  • Parent Coaching

Temperament

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

April 9, 2009

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

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Fussy Babies and Later Behavior: Complex Results

April 26, 2011

If you are the parent of an especially fussy or colicky baby, you may wonder whether their temperament at this early age …

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Discovering the Role of Temperament in Child Development

October 13, 2020

Sneak Peek: The role of temperament in child development and parenting is sometimes overlooked. Understanding your …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

December 8, 2020

  The Interplay of Temperament and Parenting Does a “Difficult” Baby Become a “Difficult” …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

November 1, 2011

{Research is helping us see temperamentally “difficult” babies in a more positive light. With this research …

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The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting

March 12, 2009

{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …

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What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us

March 14, 2013

Did you hear this great NPR story about babies sensitivity level and their later resilience? Scientists are …

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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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