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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
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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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    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate

July 15, 2025

Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …

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The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness

July 14, 2025

Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …

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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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Childhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go

July 1, 2025

Sneak peek: Do you struggle with childhood independence? Does it feel scary to let your child or teen do things on their …

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How to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy

June 25, 2025

Toddlerhood is such an interesting, challenging, emotion-provoking, fascinating phase of development. It emerges just …

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Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

February 19, 2024

 A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. Helpful …

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5 Powerful Lessons Being a Mom Taught Me About Child Development

June 24, 2025

I have learned a lot about kids through earning an advanced degree in Human Development, however, some of my best …

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Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving

June 20, 2025

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

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

June 19, 2025

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …

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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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