Developmental Psychology

Tara Kuther

These pages, links, and upcoming feature articles will explore all aspects of human development from conception to old age. The articles and links on this site unite theory and application-- the emphasis is on applying our knowledge base to understand development in the real-world and improve our lives.


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Developmental Psychology

New Year's Resolutions and You

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

Pubertal Development in Boys

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

Birthing Alternatives

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

Psychology: A Diverse Field

An overview of the many diverse subareas of psychology.

Teens: Primed for Sleep?

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

Why We Dream: Psychoanalytic, Cognitive and Biological Perspectives on Dreaming

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!

Bipolar Disorder: Not Your Usual Ups and Downs

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

Breastfeeding: Benefits for Moms and Babies

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.

Identity Development and Your Teen

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

Intelligence Quotient: An Outdated Concept?

Is the intelligence quotient (IQ) test outdated?

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A child's learning affected by their background (1 msgs)

Anorexia Nervosa: Understanding an Epidemic (2 msgs)

Adams Apples (1 msgs)

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development (9 msgs)

boys development (1 msgs)

Most Influential Figures in the Field of Developmental Psych (1 msgs)

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Bipolar Disorder: Not Your Usual Ups and Downs (3 msgs)

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