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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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The Real Reason Your Social Media Feed Makes You Feel Like a Bad Parent

August 26, 2022

Mom Comparison: The Thief of Joy Why Social Media Worsens Mom Comparison Why Do I Compare Myself to Other Moms? How Do I …

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how to parent without yelling

Yelling at Your Kids? Discover the True Reason Why

February 1, 2022

So…you yelled at your kids.  Again.  You know this isn’t how you want to parent.  You want to be a calm, …

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Parenting Tips to Try When Nothing Else Seems to Work

April 12, 2021

Factors that Impact Your Child’s Behavior Growth Spurts Temperament Behavior as Communication Parenting Tips to …

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5 Best Tips for a Child-Centered Disney Vacation

January 31, 2013

{A big trip with high expectations can turn out to be not so kid-friendly. A few Disney vacation tips for exploring with …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

November 1, 2011

{Research is helping us see temperamentally “difficult” babies in a more positive light. With this research …

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The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Attachment Theory

September 19, 2019

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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3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)

February 25, 2016

{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own …

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3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents

July 29, 2017

{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our …

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Resources That Will Change Your Parenting Game for the Better

August 10, 2017

Here at our house, this is the last full week of summer! All you parents out there probably know that bittersweet …

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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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