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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

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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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Prime Day for Parents

October 13, 2020

For Kids   Kids Against Maturity— a fun family ga Doctor’s Kit–pretend play is awesome for young …

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Why Blocks Should Be on Your Child’s Holiday List {plus a NEW Way to Save Big on Legos}

December 2, 2016

As you peruse through through all those ads and website showcasing toys for the holidays, you are probably overwhelmed. …

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More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood

January 21, 2020

We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, …

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Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}

December 12, 2012

{Do you kids still believe in Santa? A sampling of some fun, good Santa letters from kids. Plus, a simple tool to help …

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Resources That Will Change Your Parenting Game for the Better

August 10, 2017

Here at our house, this is the last full week of summer! All you parents out there probably know that bittersweet …

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Summer Learning Help: 101 Educational Websites and Apps

July 15, 2016

  We are already about halfway through the summer! If your kids are like mine, they like to play outside, with …

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Learning in an iPhone World

December 9, 2010

As the prevalence of smart phones has grown in recent years, I have been waiting to see when development researchers …

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Latest Day Care Study Finds Long-Term Effects

June 8, 2010

There has been much coverage in the media lately about the latest findings from the longitudinal study of day care …

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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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