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INTRODUCTION TO CHILD PSYCHOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOUR
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INTRODUCTION TO CHILD PSYCHOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOUR

2026 UPDATE-Understand how children think, grow, feel, and behave. Ideal for parents, educators, and psychology students
Bestseller
Created byElmira Strange, PhD
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn

  • What child psychology really is, and why understanding children is often more complex than we expect
  • How children think differently from adults, using classic and modern psychological theories
  • How emotions develop, and why many adults still struggle to recognise their own emotions
  • Why attachment and early relationships shape emotional development and behaviour
  • How parenting styles, family conflict, and school environments influence children
  • How children develop social skills and friendships
  • When behaviour is part of normal development — and when it might be a reason for concern

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures • 3h 1m total length

  • What Will You Learn in This Course?4:13

    Discover what this course covers, who it is designed for, and how it will help you better understand children's development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

  • PDF GUIDEBOOK for the Course0:05
  • Meet Your Instructor3:42

    Get to know your instructor, learn about her professional background, and understand the approach we'll take throughout the course.

Requirements

  • To have an interest in Psychology!

Description

Child Psychology Explained: Development & Behaviour

Why do children think, feel, and behave so differently from adults?
How do early experiences shape personality, emotions, and relationships?


This course offers a clear and engaging introduction to child psychology, designed for beginners, parents, educators, and aspiring psychology students. You will explore how children develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially — and why early relationships and environments play such a powerful role.


Inside this course, you will learn:

  • How child psychology explains behaviour and development

  • Key developmental theories made simple and practical

  • How attachment shapes emotional security and personality

  • The impact of parenting, family dynamics, and schooling

  • How children develop language, thinking, and emotions

  • When behavioural patterns may signal deeper concerns


Child psychology is not just about children.

It is about:

  • How personality begins

  • How emotional patterns form

  • How relationships are learned

  • How behaviour develops

  • How early experiences leave long-term traces

In other words — child psychology is the foundation of human psychology.


Whether you are preparing for psychology studies, working with children, or simply curious about how young minds grow, this course provides a structured, accessible, and thought-provoking foundation.

No prior psychology knowledge required.


P.S. This course is now fully accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH).

P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion


Who this course is for:

  • Parents and caregivers
  • Students considering a career in psychology or therapy
  • Teachers and educators
  • Coaches and support professionals
  • Anyone curious about how childhood shapes who we become

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