Developmental Psychology

This year adopt new year's resolutions you can keep.

Dec 1, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Discussions of puberty often ignore boys' development. Learn about the developmental changes your son will undergo during puberty.

Oct 6, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Many couples find traditional hospital births impersonal and cold. Today, there are several birthing alternatives for healthy women with normal pregnancies.

Sep 2, 2002 - Tara Kuther

An overview of the many diverse subareas of psychology.

Aug 3, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Teens aren't lazy, they're just tired!

Jul 6, 2002 - Tara Kuther

We all do it. Some people like it, others don't. Regardless of whether we want to, researchers have shown that everyone does it every night. What is "it?" Dream!

Apr 6, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Bipolar disorder has received considerable attention from the media, but statistically speaking, it is rare. Learn more about it.

Feb 3, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Many expectant mothers wonder whether breastfeeding is right for them. Learn about the history of breastfeeding as well as the benefits for mothers and infants.

Jan 1, 2002 - Tara Kuther

Identity development is the most important developmental task of adolescence. How can parents help teens on this journey?

Dec 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Is the intelligence quotient (IQ) test outdated?

Nov 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

You've waited nine months for this moment. Labor! Although every woman's experience of childbirth is different, labor usually is described as occurring in three stages.

Oct 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the father of psychoanalysis, spent much of his life developing an intricate theory of how the psyche, or mind, operates.

Sep 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Before your newborn leaves the hospital (and even the delivery room), he or she has already completed a range of tests that assess overall health and screen for various abnormalities of body chemistry.

Aug 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Sleep has long been a mystery to mankind. Over the past 70 years we have learned a great deal about sleep, but puzzles remain.

Jul 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

An introduction to anorexia nervosa: symptoms, prevalence, consquences, and treatment.

Jun 2, 2001 - Tara Kuther

What does it mean to be intelligent? Is it number crunching ability? Verbal skills? Street smarts?

May 3, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Children make a number of facinating mistakes. Explore Piaget's stage of preoperational reasoning and find out why.

Mar 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Jean Piaget was one of the first theorists in developmental psychology to take a close look at how children think and reason.

Feb 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Within a few short months, a single cell develops into an entire living, breathing person. Understanding how your baby develops is essential to appreciating the value of prenatal care.

Jan 1, 2001 - Tara Kuther

Many parents find the adolescent years particularly challenging. Here are some of the best links on adolescent development.

Dec 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Discusses the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and provides additional links.

Nov 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Discusses the symptoms of AD/HD.

Oct 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

We're born with an amazing array of reflexes.

Sep 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Many theories have been proposed to account for the close ties shared among family members. The most influential to date is John Bowlby's theory of attachment.

Aug 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Discusses resources available on the web to guide new parents and assist them in learning about, and preparing for, their new baby.

Jul 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Developmental psychology is concerned with describing and understanding how individuals grow and change over their lifetimes. Some basic principles of development are described.

Jun 1, 2000 - Tara Kuther

Warning signs that parents, teachers, and young people should be aware of to prevent youth violence

Apr 22, 2000 - Tara Kuther