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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
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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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    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids

March 19, 2024

Sneak peek: In thinking about how to raise grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper understanding of …

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Why Arts and Crafts for Boys Still Matter

May 28, 2024

Arts and Crafts for Boys are Definitely Outside the Box Well, then I actually had a preschool-age boy and reality sunk …

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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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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {plus a printable}

April 17, 2019

Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like …

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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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Screen Time Recommendations for Kids

December 2, 2023

Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family …

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Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”

June 5, 2019

{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their …

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Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}

November 1, 2019

? Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a …

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The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard

May 31, 2011

Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While …

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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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