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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
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Research-Backed Real-Life Strategies to Discipline Kids without Yelling

April 8, 2024

Why Do I Lose My Temper with My Child? Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging …

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Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child to Help Them Find Their True Gifts

August 27, 2023

Interview with Ginny Luther “If I was honest with myself and looked back on the days that were the toughest, I …

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Insights for Parents from the Science of Child Temperament

February 16, 2024

What Does Temperament Mean? But what does temperament really mean and where does it come from? Perhaps most importantly, …

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Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year

January 26, 2024

This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …

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Easy but Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Kids

December 16, 2022

Why Connecting with Your Kids Matters Attachment Although we all know that it feels good to have a strong emotional …

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Helpful Guidelines for Kids’ Screen Time, Movement and Sleep

November 17, 2022

Finally, an organization has combined all the guidelines together into one comprehensive guide for parents. The screen …

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Why We Feel So Guilty as Parents and How to Overcome It

May 29, 2022

Is it really guilt? Let’s think for a minute about what the word “guilt” really means. The dictionary …

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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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