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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

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The 13 Top Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance

July 11, 2017

{Some of the top parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing …

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The Best Baby Development Books to Help You Navigate Those Early Months

January 14, 2024

Best Baby Development Books to Help Parents The New Baby Blueprint: This book is a great combination of knowledge about …

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A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health

June 14, 2018

In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is …

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One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better

August 16, 2010

{As parents, we often think that our infant’s sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science

July 23, 2019

{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and …

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Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers

January 5, 2023

Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common …

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Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom

January 4, 2023

Best Books for New Moms The Wonder Weeks Unfortunately, this book was not on my radar (or perhaps had not been published …

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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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How Ditching the Attachment Parenting Principles Made Me a Better Parent

August 20, 2022

Sneak peek: What are the main attachment parenting principles? How do they differ from attachment theory? A new outlook …

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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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