Welcome to Child Psychology! 

This course introduces the methods, theories and main concepts used by psychologists to develop a real insight into the world of children.  

Child psychology is extremely important for a number of reasons, not the least of which is being able to understand and accurately predict a reasonable norm for child development.

Proper discipline, teaching styles and communication styles are all based on understanding the psychology of childhood, which changes and develops over time.  Intervention on behalf of children who have been raised in difficult circumstances or faced traumatic events also hinges on understanding child psychology -- children don't cope with situations in the same way adults do because they do not process information the same way and do not have the same emotional or reasoning skills.

By studying child psychology, we can better understand children and equip them to become well-adjusted, more adaptable adults who are capable of living rich and varied lives.  We can help our children through crises and enrich their daily lives by interacting with them in ways that are appropriate to their developmental levels.  Is it any wonder that so many people choose to study child developmental psychology every year?

This course is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children. This study is intended for students of psychology, those training to work with children in a variety of professional roles, or anyone just interested in understanding how children develop.

I have created this website as a way, for you the student, to keep in touch with me through the blog, watch videos for classes missed or for extra credit, and also for test study questions.

Along the right side of the page you will notice highlighted links for the Class Meetings, videos, homework, and study questions.  By clicking on these links you will be directed to everything you need to pass this class with flying colors.  You will also see many highlighted words throughout the text - all of these will send you to somewhere on the information highway.  As you take your journey, take some notes too.....

I also typically hold 5-6 weekly study groups for my classes on campus.  The students tend to enjoy these informal get togethers and it is a way to further indulge your psychological appetite! 

Enjoy and Learn!