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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
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    • 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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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 Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Real, But Leave the Phone at Home

June 29, 2024

Sneak peek: The benefits of summer camp for kids’ development are amazing. However, research points to one clear …

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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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Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move

June 13, 2022

{Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of being bored are real if we can help kids through …

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The Reverse Summer Bucket List: Helping Kids Grow in Gratitude {with FREE Printable}

February 22, 2024

Sneak peek: Most summer bucket lists for kids focus on packing in as many exciting activities as possible. This reverse …

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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}

June 4, 2018

{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but …

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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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