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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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21 Parenting Blogs to Keep You Inspired, Informed and Sane

October 22, 2023

Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting blogs to help keep you learning and growing as a parent Let’s face …

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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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Comprehensive List of Educational Resources for Kids During School Closures

March 13, 2020

Many of us were expecting it, but the day has come when most of us are experiencing school closures due to the …

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I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap

March 29, 2011

My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He’s just turned 4 and many kids are …

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Friday Favorites #1

March 13, 2021

Parenting Resources from The Thoughtful Parent

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Parenting Humor: Kids’ Letters to Santa {plus a fun way to keep the magic alive}

December 12, 2012

{Do you kids still believe in Santa? A sampling of some fun, good Santa letters from kids. Plus, a simple tool to help …

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Resources for the Journey

February 1, 2011

Every once in awhile I like to share great parenting resources that I have recently found. Given my child development …

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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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