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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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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy

May 11, 2025

Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Simple, classic …

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The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer

April 24, 2024

Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …

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Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers

February 3, 2024

Sneak peek: Executive function activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, …

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“Aren’t They Just Playing?” The Subtle (but Amazing) Way Play-Based Preschool Ignites Learning

February 3, 2024

What is a Play-Based Learning? Play Based Learning Philosophy Related Resources Loading…

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Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids

January 28, 2024

Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child “Mom, I want a …

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Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children

January 15, 2024

Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …

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The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills

January 9, 2023

What is Executive Functioning in Child Development? You’ve probably heard about executive functioning in early …

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The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play

November 27, 2023

Sneak peek: For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is …

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How to Give Your Child a 1980s Childhood {and it’s backed by research!}

April 2, 2019

Sneak peak: Many of us have fond memories of growing up in the 80s and want our kids to experience some of that freedom …

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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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