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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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How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids

March 19, 2024

Sneak peek: In thinking about how to raise grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper understanding of …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

May 19, 2024

Sneak peek: Ironically, I’ve found that how to raise happy kids is by focusing less on happiness. As I explore …

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The Genius Way to Make It Easier for Kids to Cooperate

June 8, 2024

What if “good parenting” looks different? The guest speaker said what often companies miss is the idea of …

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The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts

March 2, 2024

I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …

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Understanding Your Child’s Temperament is the Key to a Better Relationship

October 14, 2023

Sneak peek: Understanding the role of temperament in child development and parenting can open up a world of insight into …

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Screen Time Recommendations for Kids

December 2, 2023

Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family …

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Why Diaper Need Awareness Week Matters to All of US

October 4, 2021

  Imagine with me for a moment that you are a mom with an infant (most of us have been there). You are working one …

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Olympic Sports: The Parent Edition

July 29, 2012

  Inspired by this story that discussed “new” winter sports, I began to think about how some days …

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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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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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