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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
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    • 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
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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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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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How to Support Your Child’s Unique Learning Style

May 25, 2024

When it comes to learning, we each have a unique learning style or way of processing information and getting excited …

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Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat

April 27, 2024

Why do students cheat? Research helps us understand especially those who seem too “smart” for it. …

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The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer

April 24, 2024

Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …

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To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You

February 18, 2024

Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you …

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The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine

January 26, 2024

Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …

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What Does an Effective Preschool Look Like? A Guide for Curious Parents

January 15, 2024

Sneak peek: Parents often ask what to look for in a preschool. This post can be your guide for what questions to ask on …

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Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention

January 6, 2024

Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …

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Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake

January 14, 2019

Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …

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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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