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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness

October 19, 2023

Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent …

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The {Reverse} Winter Bucket List that Helps Your Kids Focus on Gratitude

October 28, 2024

Sneak peek: Winter bucket lists abound this time of year, but what about activities to teach contentment to kids, …

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Raising Compassionate Kids: The Role of Nature and Nurture

August 31, 2024

Sneak peek: Many parents ask: is compassion natural or learned? Humans have a natural tendency towards compassion but we …

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Fun, Meaningful Kids’ Gifts that Promote Kindness

February 16, 2024

Sneak peek: Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Kindness …

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Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children

January 15, 2024

Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …

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Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness

July 2, 2023

Related reading: The Reverse Bucket List Summer: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude Is there space to think of others? Can …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

December 26, 2023

Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, …

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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

June 4, 2018

{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but …

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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

July 29, 2017

{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our …

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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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