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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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    • Seeing the Unique Gift of Your Child’s Temperament
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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

December 8, 2020

  The Interplay of Temperament and Parenting Does a “Difficult” Baby Become a “Difficult” …

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More Evidence that “Difficult” Babies are Most Influenced by Parents

November 1, 2011

{Research is helping us see temperamentally “difficult” babies in a more positive light. With this research …

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The Overlooked Aspect of a Child’s Personality That Can Have a Powerful Effect on Your Parenting

March 12, 2009

{A basic overview of temperament in children and the role it plays in child development} What is Temperament and Where …

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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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