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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
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Yet Another Study on DHA and Cognitive Development

October 12, 2009

  The most recent edition of the journal Child Development is packed full of great articles on topics very relevant …

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The Book I Wish I Had Written

September 22, 2009

In what little free time I have these days I’ve been reading the new book, NutureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley …

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New Podcast: Common Child Development Myths

May 21, 2009

Awhile back I had the opportunity to record a podcast with one of the co-founders of Tumblon, a wonderful website that …

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Understanding Scientific Research: The Post I Wish I Had Written

April 22, 2009

I recently ran across a post on The Mother’s Handbook that I thought was so clever that I couldn’t resist …

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An Ode to New Parents {plus a Giveaway!}

November 3, 2016

What do you remember most vividly about the first year of becoming a parent? The joy of seeing your baby born? Gazing at …

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The Thoughtful Parent in Print

December 5, 2015

It’s starting to look a lot like the holiday season wherever you go. My little town has all sorts of Christmas …

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Spring Nature Activities with Kids…Plus a FREEBIE

March 19, 2016

Okay, I do not normally promote products or businesses much on this site. However, occasionally I do like to mention …

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One Day Left for the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle

May 2, 2016

I have been a stay-at-home mom for almost 7 years now, but I still don’t feel that I have completely mastered by …

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Summer Newsletter is Here!

June 21, 2016

Hot off the keyboard–our summer newsletter is here. Check it out for tips on colic, screen time struggles and gift …

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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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