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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
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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
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    • A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles
    • Child Psychology Classics: The Mirror Test
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Age-Appropriate 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 few …

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The 10+ Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers

September 13, 2025

Sneak peek: With SO many Advent calendars out there, what’s the best pick for a toddler Advent calendar? Some …

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Giving Your Toddler a Choice Doesn’t Always Work. Here’s Why

September 12, 2025

Sneak peek: While offering some choices can help ease transitions, giving toddlers choices can be overwhelming to them. …

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Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond

July 11, 2025

Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …

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Why We Feel So Guilty as Parents and How to Overcome It

September 9, 2025

Sneak peek: Overcoming parental guilt isn’t about doing what others expect or ask of you. It’s about getting …

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Do Parents Need to Apologize for Their Children Acting Like…Children?

September 3, 2025

Sneak peek: Do we need to apologize for children’s developmentally appropriate behavior? Thoughts on fostering a …

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Screen Time Recommendations for Children {by age}

August 13, 2025

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

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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 …

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The Amazing Benefits Of A Mom Tribe For You And Your Baby

August 19, 2025

Sneak peek: All mothers need their community of people who support their role as mothers—the mom tribe. It turns out …

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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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