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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

  • Social-Emotional
    • 7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling
    • Research-Backed Ways to Thrive Through the Toddler Years
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Why Arts and Crafts for Boys Still Matter

May 28, 2024

Arts and Crafts for Boys are Definitely Outside the Box Well, then I actually had a preschool-age boy and reality sunk …

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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

January 7, 2024

Why Self-Regulation in Toddlers Matters How Can I Help My Toddler Self-Regulate? Favorite Self-Regulation Activities and …

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The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

September 25, 2023

Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …

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Are Our Boys Failing or Are We Failing Our Boys? Research Behind the “Boy Achievement Crisis”

January 12, 2017

As a boy mom myself, I always bristle a little when I hear media reports of a “boy achievement crisis.” …

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Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions

November 4, 2014

  If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions …

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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

November 2, 2010

{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although …

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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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