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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
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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
    • Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament
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    • 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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The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)

April 25, 2025

Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …

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Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development

February 24, 2024

Sneak peek: What are the best books for baby brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books …

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The Power of Words…a Follow Up

February 22, 2011

A few weeks ago I wrote a post entitled, “The Power of Words” in which I described studies showing that the …

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Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys

November 2, 2010

{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although …

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The Power of Words

January 11, 2011

There was recently a fascinating story on NPR about closing the achievement gap between high and low-income children by …

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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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