The Thoughtful Parent on Maternity Leave
As of June 17 at 8:40pm The Thoughtful Parent became a mommy! For now, I’m not using his name on this blog so …
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New Blog Design!
After almost a year of blogging, I’ve decided to update my design. I like the fresh new look and some different …
What Temperamentally Sensitive Babies Can Teach Us
Did you hear this great NPR story about babies sensitivity level and their later resilience? Scientists are …
What is the Goal of Preschool?
Today I’m blogging over at Notes on Parenting on the topic of preschools–what it’s all about and what …
Countercultural Thoughts on Play, Education, and Parenting
Welcome to the new and improved The Thoughtful Parent! I decided I needed a more professional look, so thanks to the …
Welcome to The Thoughtful Parent!
Welcome!This blog is devoted to sharing research-based parenting and child development information with average folks …
Educational (and Fun) Summer Activities
Summertime is fast approaching so in preparation, parent educator Maggie Macaulay from Whole Hearted Parenting is doing …
Affluence as a Risk Factor
Although poverty is a well-documented risk factor for children at a variety of level, affluence (and the parenting …
Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion
With the holiday season upon us, I’m thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an …