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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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The Fascinating Reason Why You Should Care About Your Baby’s Babbling

April 30, 2019

Sneak peek: Your babbling baby sure is cute but are those sounds they make just useless gibberish or does it aid in …

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Babies and the Period of PURPLE Crying

July 26, 2011

I just heard about an interesting new cause/educational campaign for new parents that I thought was worth sharing. …

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Understanding Cyberbullying: The Kind of Bullying We Can’t See

January 26, 2022

We are a digital world. Ever since the start of the internet, we’ve been on a slippery technological slide that’s …

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5 Best Tips for a Child-Centered Disney Vacation

January 31, 2013

{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with …

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What Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Taught Me About Child Development (that a Ph.D. didn’t!)

February 11, 2016

{I may have a Ph.D. in Human Development, but the best child development lessons I’ve learned in child development …

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Why You Should Bother Reading Child Development Research

December 21, 2020

Sneak peek: Parents base many of their decisions on intuition, so why even bother reading child development blogs? Why …

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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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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

September 19, 2019

Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many …

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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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