American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
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Bright Horizons: Nurturing Creativity & Imagination for Child Development
Imagination is critical in child development. Find tips to help nurture and encourage creativity in your kids!
Edutopia
Edutopia: Longer Recess, Stronger Child Development
With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation. This article explains the benefit of active play.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Alternative Education Models and Child Development
Practice: alternative education models and child development.
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Child Development: Normal Stages of Human Development: Birth to Five Years
This resource provides a table with information on human physical, emotional, and social development from birth to age five.
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Early Childhood Floor in Children's House
This is a collection linking to in-depth resources on the subject of early childhood development.
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Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: Gender: Early Socialization
This topic looks at this socialization process and the factors that influence gender development and gender socialization in children.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street: Creativity and the Arts
Advice for parents of preschool-age children, but pertinent to anyone interested in early child development, for using the arts to prepare children for school success.
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Child Development Institute: Adolescence: The Last Step Before Becoming an Adult
Begin to understand the teen age group looking at its place on the growth sequence. Learn that adoelscence, being the last step before becoming an adult brings many changes and challenges.
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Moral Development and Moral Education
Looks at several theories of moral development including Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan. Must click on Overview of Moral Development and Education on right side of screen. Links to several articles on moral education.
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Child Development: How to Help Children and Teens Develop a Positive Self Image
This resource provides information and tips about how to boost the self esteem of children and teens.
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Mamie Clark
On this website you can read about Dr. Mamie Clark, distinguished African-American educator, and hear an interview with her about her studies of race and child development. This interview is part of Columbia University's Oral History...
University of Florida
University of Florida: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series
A set of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics addressed include child development, family values, financial assistance, health care, custody, education, and self-care.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Guide to the Business of Babysitting
This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters...
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Early Childhood News: How Dramatic Play Can Enhance Learning
Dramatic play allows children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies. In order to derive the full benefits from dramatic play as it relates to learning, early educators should "set the...
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Child Development: Stages of Intellectual Development
Provides details of Piaget's theory of intellectual development, used by many developmental psychologists. It contains a chart illustrating "Stages of Cognitive Development."
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Naeyc: Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
In this article from National Association for the Education of Young Children, information about the importance of teaching emotional intelligence skills is shared.
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Psych Central: Early Sensitive Caregiving Has Lasting Influence on Development
An article breaking down recent studies reflecting the impact that early connection with senstive caregivers has on child emotional development.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Ages and Stages of Growth: Infancy to Adolescence
A lesson plan that focuses on exploring the milestones of child development from infancy through adolescence.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Caregiver Child Interactions: Survival, Healthy Young Children [Pdf]
A review of the importance for caregiver-child interactions to understand the psychology of child development, relationships, and identification of the need for intervention.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Ecological Systems Theory Simply Explained
Explains what the ecological systems theory is and it relates to child development. Looks at five environmental contexts that impact on a child's life and development. Provides examples of how different events within these frameworks...
Education.com
Education.com: Current Issues in Education
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides articles on issues and debates in education today. The articles are organized into categories, including national standards, school policy, technology trends, school reform, child...
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Verywell: Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Understand the eight stages of psychosocial development studied and defined by psychologist Erik Erikson.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Companies: Critical Thinking Exercises
10 valuable critical thinking exercises ranging in subject matter. Includes questions and exercises regarding biological development, language usage, morals, values and ethics, and thought cycles.
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