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The Thoughtful Parent

The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • 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
  • Child Development
    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom with a toddler has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom …

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One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better

February 16, 2024

As parents, we often think that a baby nighttime routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few …

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Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years

January 15, 2024

With this in mind, I’ve compiled some of the books I have relied upon in the past few years to get me through some …

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What a Baby’s Temperament Tells Us About Their Long-Term Development

February 9, 2019

{Baby temperament is a common topic of interest among new parents. Parents wonder if temperament predicts anything about …

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“Difficult” Temperament ≠ A Child Destined for Problems: Sensitive Parenting is Key

December 10, 2022

This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing through these links helps support this blog at no added cost to you. What …

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Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?

July 1, 2022
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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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It’s Not Just About the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Ruin the Nursing Experience

November 17, 2016

We all know the benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed …

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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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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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