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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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positive parenting

Why is Positive Parenting Important and How Does it Help My Child?

March 16, 2024

Sneak peek: We hear the phrase “positive parenting” a lot, but why is positive parenting important? An …

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The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)

January 21, 2023

Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …

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Why Your Brain Makes it Hard for You to Be a Positive Parent (and what you can do to fix it)

October 8, 2023

Positive Parenting and Our Brains Overcoming the Negativity Bias to Practice Positive Parenting Positive parenting …

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How to Survive Colic: Reflections from Science

July 23, 2019

{As someone who has survived colic with a newborn, I know how challenging it can be. A few ideas from science and …

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toddler development

Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents

September 9, 2019

Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …

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Discover the Best Way to Foster Cooperation in Your Toddler

September 10, 2019

  Why is it Important to Give Toddlers Choices In order to understand why offering choices is important, …

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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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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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