• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
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

parenting

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 …

Continue ReadingThe Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
reverse bucket list template

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 …

Continue ReadingThe Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids

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 …

Continue ReadingChildhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go
parenting toddlers

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 …

Continue ReadingHow to Parent Toddlers with Respect and Empathy
calm girl

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 …

Continue ReadingSurprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids

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 …

Continue ReadingParenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years

How to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt

June 13, 2025

Sneak peek: Toddler growth spurts can influence children’s behavior in challenging ways. Find out what …

Continue ReadingHow to Spot (and Survive) a Toddler Growth Spurt
mom with toddler boy

The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)

June 12, 2025

Sneak peek: Raising a sensitive boy in a culture that does not value boys’ emotions can be challenging. However, …

Continue ReadingThe Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit)
losing your temper with toddler

Research Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler

May 14, 2025

Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, …

Continue ReadingResearch Reveals the Real Reason Why You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler
  • Previous
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 10
  • Next
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

Moms–Preview My New Book!

Get FREE child development texts

Sidebar

Search

Online Course for Moms

stay at home mom course

As seen on

Amazon affiliate links appear on this blog. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (at no added cost to you).

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Copyright © 2025 · The Thoughtful Parent · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding

Privacy Manager