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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
  • Parent Coaching

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

November 20, 2025

Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …

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Distracted by Your Device? The Science of How It Shapes Your Parenting—and Your Child

November 18, 2025

Sneak peek: New research is showing the impact of technoference—the ways that technology distracts us in relationships. …

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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

November 3, 2025

Sneak peek: Finding ways to connect with your child seems like an easy task but in reality, it can be challenging. Try …

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The Scientific Reason Why Yelling at Your Kids Doesn’t Work

October 24, 2025

Sneak peek: Yelling at your kids is not something any parent plans to do, but it happens from time to time. Research …

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The Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids

July 12, 2025

{plus 25+ awesome experience gift ideas} Sneak peek: Looking for some “outside the box” gift ideas that kids …

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Why is it Important for Parents to Understand Child Development?

October 17, 2025

Summary: Why is it important for parents to understand child development? Learn how it can open our eyes to wonderful …

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50 Best Child Psychology Blogs

October 17, 2025

Sneak peek: Our parenting journey often involves a lot of questions about how to make the best decisions for our …

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

October 16, 2025

Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help them grow in empathy and emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy …

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What Parents Need to Know Before Hiring a Sleep Consultant

October 1, 2025

Sneak peek: If your baby or child is struggling with sleep, it’s good to know that certified pediatric sleep …

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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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