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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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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

January 13, 2026

Sneak peek: Parenting tips to help you understand the “why” behind your child’s behavior. …

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What Research Says is the Best Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule for Kids {and moms too!}

January 11, 2025

Peek inside: Being a stay-at-home mom has its ups and downs. Learn how to establish a stay at home mom schedule for …

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Do You Have a High Needs Baby? What to Look for and How to Help

January 24, 2026

Sneak peek: Your high needs baby requires extra special care. Discover what research says about sensitive infants and …

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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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Are Screens Making It Harder for Kids to Regulate Emotions?

January 16, 2026

Sneak peek: Research is beginning to reveal a connection between screen time and emotional regulation, particularly in …

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Self-Regulation for Kids: A Lifelong Lesson

January 12, 2026

A masterclass in emotional regulation from MLK Sneak peek: Supporting self-regulation for kids can be one of our most …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

December 12, 2025

Sneak peek: The concept of attachment in child development is mentioned a lot in the parenting world, but there are many …

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social-emotional development

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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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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