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Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood
, 5th Canadian Edition (2020)
(by David R. Shaffer, Katherine Kipp, Eileen Wood, Teena Willoughby, Kim Roberts, Alexandra Gottardo, Tobias Krettenauer, Joanne Lee, & Nicola Newton)
ISBN-10: 017687397X, ISBN-13: 9780176873974
Web Links provided by Dr. Karsten A. Loepelmann, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
Chapter 1: Introduction to Developmental Psychology and its Research Strategies
Research Methods Knowledge Base
https://conjointly.com/kb/
This resource explains research methods in the social sciences, from formulating research questions, research design, gathering statistics, to writing a research paper.
Psychological Research on the Net: Developmental Psychology
https://psych.hanover.edu/Research/exponnet.html#Developmental
This page has links to research projects that will give you an idea of the range of phenomena that developmental psychologists investigate. You may actually participate in online research projects.
Developmental Psychology
https://cpa.ca/sections/developmentalpsychology/
The DPS is a section of the Canadian Psychological Association that puts out a newsletter and holds conferences.
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY)
https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=4450
This study, begun in 1994, is following 15,000 Canadians from birth to adulthood to help understand child development in a holistic way.
Developmental Psychology Studies Humans Across the Lifespan
https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/subfields/developmental
The American Psychological Association explains what developmental psychologists do.
Society for Research in Child Development
https://www.srcd.org/
The SRCD is an international professional association of 5,500 researchers, promoting multidisciplinary research in human development.
Developmental Psychology
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/dev/index
This bimonthly journal, published by the American Psychological Association, is a great place to see the different kinds of research done by developmental psychologists.
The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth
https://cichprofile.ca/
Evaluates and summarizes data on the health and well-being of Canadian children
and youth through graphs, tables and commentaries covering a broad range of health indicators.
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/documents/tcps2-2018-en-interactive-final.pdf
Gives detailed information on ethical considerations in human research and illustrates typical policies and procedures for research funded by the three major federal granting Councils in Canada: the Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC),
and the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists (Fourth Edition)
https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf
This document describes the ethical responsibilities of Canadian researchers in psychology.
Evaluating Sources
https://www.une.edu.au/research/hdr/solar/module-9-evaluating-sources
This primer will help you evaluate sources, an important part of the research process.
Chapter 2: Theories of Human Development
Issues in Developmental Psychology
https://www.verywellmind.com/issues-in-developmental-psychology-2795069
Discusses four major issues in the field of developmental psychology.
Child Development Theories and Examples
https://www.verywellmind.com/child-development-theories-2795068
Brief introduction to seven different leading theories.
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages of Development
https://www.verywellmind.com/freuds-stages-of-psychosexual-development-
2795962
Describes and evaluates the stages of Freud’s theory of development.
Erikson Tutorial
https://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/ERIK/welcome.HTML
This excellent tutorial includes a summary chart of Erikson’s eight stages, and also has detailed information elaborating on each stage.
Erik Erikson
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/erikson.html
This page includes a biography of Erikson, as well as an extensive exploration of his psychosocial theory of development.
Erikson Institute
https://www.erikson.edu/
This graduate school in child development is located in Chicago.
An Overview of Learning Theories In Psychology
https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-theories-in-psychology-an-overview-
2795082
A general introduction to learning theories, including operant and social learning.
Dr. Albert Bandura
http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/GCPWS/Bandura/Biography/Bandura_bio1.html
This biography of famous Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura describes his life,
theories, and accomplishments.
Bobo Doll Experiment
https://www.verywellmind.com/bobo-doll-experiment-2794993
Explains the methods, results, implications, and criticisms of this famous experiment, as described in the textbook.
Urie Bronfenbrenner
https://www.famouspsychologists.org/urie-bronfenbrenner/
Gives a short biography and describes his Ecological System Theory.
Chapter 3: Hereditary Influences on Development
The DNA molecule is shaped like a twisted ladder
http://www.dnaftb.org/19/
Explains the structure of the DNA molecule with animation, and describes its discovery.
What is the Human Genome Project?
https://www.genome.gov/human-genome-project/What
The goal of this international scientific research project was to map all of the genes that make up the human genome.
Multiple Birth
https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/birth/delivery/multiple-birth/
Information on twins and multiple births from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
Multiple Births Canada
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https://www.multiplebirths.ca/
This organization strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals
and their families in Canada.
Genetics
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/
Provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variation on human health.
Your Guide to Healthy Pregnancy
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/healthy-
pregnancy/healthy-pregnancy-guide.html
The Public Health Agency of Canada answers expectant mothers’ questions about
their health before, during and after pregnancy.
What is a Genetic Counsellor?
https://www.cagc-accg.ca/index.php?page=353
Explains who genetic counsellors are and what they do.
Overview of Genetic Disorders
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/detection-of-
genetic-disorders/overview-of-genetic-disorders
The Merck Manual describes genetic screening and prenatal diagnostic testing.
About PKU
https://canpku.org/resources/Documents/National%20Brochure%202021.pdf
Briefly explains phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited metabolic disease.
Gene Therapy
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/genetherapy/
Gives an introduction to gene therapy, the methods used, an interactive game, and more.
Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research
http://mctfr.psych.umn.edu/
This ongoing project is researching the genetic and environmental influences on the development of psychological traits by comparing twins.
Chapter 4: Prenatal Development
The Visible Embryo
http://www.visembryo.com/
A pictorial account of human development from conception to birth, and all the stages in between.
Fetal Development
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=328&language=English
Has interactive timeline of growth and development highlights from conception to
birth.
MotherToBaby
https://mothertobaby.org/
Provides evidence-based information on the safety of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Things to Avoid During Pregnancy: Teratogens
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=341&language=English
AboutKidsHealth lists teratogens including chemicals and medications, infections in the mother, and maternal conditions.
Fertility Matters Canada
https://fertilitymatters.ca/
Promotes equal access to fertility treatments, and provide support, awareness, information and education about fertility.
Understanding miscarriage
https://www.babycenter.ca/a252/understanding-miscarriage
Babycenter.ca discusses the causes of miscarriage, debunks myths, and explains how to cope with it.
Thalidomide - The Canadian Tragedy
https://thalidomide.ca/en/the-canadian-tragedy/
The Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada describes the results of thalidomide use by pregnant women in Canada.
Canada FASD Research Network
https://canfasd.ca/
CanFASD supports research on prevention strategies and improved support services for people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Healthy Baby, Healthy Brain
http://www.healthybabyhealthybrain.ca/
Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre gives information to parents to support their baby’s brain development.
Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
https://birthpsychology.com/
Founded by a Toronto psychiatrist and psychologist, the APPPAH has information on mental and emotional dimensions of pregnancy and birth.
Chapter 5: Birth and the Newborns’ Readiness For Life
Childbirth.org
http://childbirth.org/
Has information about pregnancy, childbirth, and babies.
Childbirth Connection
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
This not-for-profit organization has been providing information for women and health professionals since 1918.
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
https://cappa.net/
CAPPA offers training to childbirth educators, lactation educators, labour doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas.
Midwives: FAQ
https://www.bcmidwives.com/faq.html
This is a list of frequently asked questions and answers on midwives, from the Midwives Association of British Columbia.
Your newborn: Bringing baby home
https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/bringing_baby_home
Canada's pediatricians explain everything parents need to know to prepare for a new baby.
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
https://postpartum.org/
This Canadian organization offers a support line and resources to help women who are feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious during pregnancy or after the birth or adoption of a child.
Testing Your Newborn’s Health
https://www.parentscanada.com/baby/testing-your-newborns-health/
A listing from Parents Canada of some of the reflexes normally shown by the newborn.
Newborn Reflexes
https://www.whattoexpect.com/baby-behavior/newborn-reflexes.aspx
Describes the triggers, responses, durations, and reasons for many newborn reflexes.
Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
https://www.babysbreathcanada.ca/
Canada’s only foundation solely focused on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
is also dedicated to reducing infant mortality and other sudden and unexpected infant and child deaths.
Soothing a Crying Baby
https://www.parenting.com/baby/sleep/soothing-a-crying-baby/
Explains why babies cry and gives simple soothing strategies to help parents cope.
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Chapter 6: Physical Development: The Brain, Body, Motor Skills, and the Beginnings of Sexual Development
Zero to Three: Brain Development
https://www.zerotothree.org/early-development/brain-development
This excellent site, developed in collaboration with the Erickson Institute, explains
how the brain develops from conception through 3 years of age, and discusses strategies for optimizing brain development in the early years.
Brain Development
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/dev.html
This page describes the process of encephalization and brain development; there are also links to other good sites with related information.
The Brain with David Eagleman
https://pbs.lm-prod.media.ingest.s3.amazonaws.com/General%20Audience
%202015/The%20Brain%20Interactive/brain--v1.0.0/index.html#/the-brain
Explore video clips from the TV series to gain a deeper understanding of one of the body's most complicated and essential organs.
Milestone Charts
http://www.babycenter.com/milestone-charts-birth-to-age-3
ParentCenter lists what to expect when in a child’s physical (and other) development from birth to age 3..
Baby Development
http://www.babycenter.com/baby-milestones
BabyCenter lists what to expect when in a baby’s development.
Philip Zelazo
https://innovation.umn.edu/child-lab/
Prof. Zelazo’s website has references to some of his research on motor development.
How to talk with your teen
https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-
development/talk_with_your_teen
The Canadian Pediatric Society gives parents tips for communicating better.
Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/body-image-self-esteem-and-mental-
health
Explains how these are related, how to encourage a healthier body image, and has a self-esteem self-test.
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre
https://nedic.ca/
NEDIC has information and resources for family and friends, and for those who are
suffering from anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
The Whole Child: Physical Development
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/physical.html
A summary table of physical milestones from birth to 5 years.
Chapter 7: Early Cognitive Foundations: Sensation, Perception, and Learning
Infant Vision Simulator Card
https://greatvision.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/MainCampus/InfantVision
SimulatorCard.pdf
Pictures that show how an infant views the world at different ages.
Your Baby’s Hearing, Vision & Other Senses
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sense13m.html
Describes sensory and perceptual abilities of infants.
Classical Conditioning
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/classical-conditioning/
Explains the principles of classical conditioning, with links to activities and videos.
What Is Operant Conditioning and How Does It Work?
https://www.verywellmind.com/operant-conditioning-a2-2794863
This website covers key concepts from operant conditioning.
Coursera: Learning How to Learn
https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn
This free online course teaches you powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (enrollment required).
Fetal Memory
http://www.cirp.org/library/psych/hepper1/
Does fetal memory exist? What does it do? An article illustrating how habituation and classical conditioning techniques can be used to assess early memory.
Gone But Not Forgotten? The Mystery Behind Infant Memories
https://brainconnection.brainhq.com/2013/04/22/gone-but-not-forgotten-the-
mystery-behind-infant-memories/
This article explores potential explanations for infantile amnesia.
Convention on the Rights of the Child
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention
This agreement, organized by UNICEF, lists the human rights of children.
Observational (Social) Learning
http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/soccog/soclrn.html
Gives the results of some research into the effects of exposing children to aggressive and prosocial behaviours.
Albert Bandura
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/bandura.html
Presents a brief discussion of Albert Bandura’s early research studies and key concepts from his social learning theory.
Chapter 8: Cognitive Development: Piaget’s Theory, Case’s Neo-
Piagetian Theory, and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Viewpoint
Jean Piaget’s Theory of Development
https://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/PIAGET/open.HTML
This online tutorial is designed to teach the basic theories of Jean Piaget, his stages of cognitive development, as well as his views on intelligence, epistemology, and biological knowledge.
Jean Piaget Archives
https://archivespiaget.ch/en/archives-jean-piaget/informations-generales/
The website of this private foundation has biographical information, and a list all of Piaget’s writings.
Jean Piaget Society
https://piaget.org/
This organization is devoted to studying the development of human knowledge, and was named for the influential Swiss psychologist.
STEM Experiences for Classrooms
https://regentsctr.uni.edu/regents-center/stem-experiences-classrooms
Classroom activities that inspire children’s reasoning, based on Piagetian principles.
How to Teach Kids Problem-Solving Skills
https://www.verywellfamily.com/teach-kids-problem-solving-skills-1095015
VeryWell Family explains the steps involved in problem-solving that children should learn.
The Importance of Pretend Play
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-
kids/arts-and-craft-ideas/importance-pretend-play.html
Article from Parent & Child magazine describes the importance of dramatic play for social, emotional, language, and thinking skills.
Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/Home/index.html
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This department of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto was where Robbie Case conducted much of his work.
Vygotsky’s Cultural/Cognitive Theory of Development
https://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/VYG/vyg.HTML
A brief tutorial gives a biography of Len Vygotsky, and outlines his theory.
The Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding
https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html
Outlines Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development, and gives some implications for education.
The Whole Child: Thinking Skills
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/cognitive.html
A summary table of cognitive milestones from birth to 5 years.
Chapter 9: Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives and Connectionism
Metacognition: The Gift That Keeps Giving
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/metacognition-gift-that-keeps-giving-donna-wilson-
marcus-conyers
Describes metacognition (knowledge of your own cognitive abilities, and knowing how to change them) and how to apply it to learning.
Robbie Case
http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/~gcpws/Case/Case.html
The Great Canadian Psychology Website presents a video biography and other information about Robbie Case of the University of Toronto and his research in developmental psychology.
Robert Kail
http://www1.psych.purdue.edu/~rkail/home.html
Professor Kail’s website describes his research on the causes and consequences of age-related change in speed of information processing.
How to Boost Your Child's Memory
https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/intellectual/ways-to-
boost-toddler-memory/
Gives strategies that parents can use to help increase their young children's memory.
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
https://sel.ecps.educ.ubc.ca/dr-kimberly-schonert-reichl/
As described in the textbook, Dr. Schonert-Reichl is head of the Social
and Emotional Learning Lab at UBC.
Fuzzy-trace theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzzy-trace_theory
Online encyclopedia article about the fuzzy-trace theory of memory and reasoning, with implications for false memories.
Children Make Better Eyewitnesses than Adults in Certain Circumstances
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/children-
make-better-eyewitnesses-than-adults-in-certain-circumstances.html
This article from the Association for Psychological Science’s Observer
magazine describes some intriguing new research.
Alberta Brain & Cognitive Development Lab
https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/abcdlab/home
The ABCD Lab examines how children develop the ability to regulate their behaviour, attention, cognition, and emotions.
Early Childhood: Where Learning Begins -- Mathematics
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED430734.pdf
This online booklet helps parents use home activities to challenge their children's minds, showing them that mathematics is everywhere.
Connectionism: An Introduction
https://mind.ilstu.edu/curriculum/connectionism_intro/index.html
The Mind Project explains the ideas behind the connectionist approach in more detail.
Chapter 10: Intelligence: Measuring Mental Performance
Intelligence Theory & Testing
https://www.intelltheory.com/
Traces the history of influences in the development of intelligence theory and testing, including biographies of important people who have contributed to this area.
Does your IQ score measure up?
https://www.allthetests.com/iq-tests/index.php
This page has links to a few different (unofficial) online tests of intelligence.
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_Intelligence_Scale_for_Children
More information on the WISC scale of measuring intelligence, and making clinical
diagnoses.
Who owns intelligence?
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1999/02/who-owns-
intelligence/377435/
This article, written by intelligence researcher Howard Gardner discusses issues in
intelligence testing, including multiple intelligences and the future of testing.
JP Das Centre on Developmental and Learning Disabilities
https://dascentre.educ.ualberta.ca/
The mission of the Das Centre is to provide research, training, and some clinical services to people with developmental, perceptual and learning disabilities.
The Bell Curve
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bell_Curve
Online encyclopedia article summarizes the book The Bell Curve
and describes the criticisms of it.
Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/childhood-
adolescence/programs-initiatives/aboriginal-head-start-urban-northern-
communities-ahsunc.html
This Canadian program is an early intervention program for Aboriginal children and their families, designed to meet and foster the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children.
How Head Start Can Make a Difference
https://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/02/how-head-start-can-make-a-
difference/
New York Times article discusses the pros and cons of the U.S. government's Head Start program for children from low-income families.
Robert J. Sternberg
http://www.robertjsternberg.com/
Prof. Sternberg’s website describes his research and theories in intelligence, including his investment theory of creativity.
Investment Theory of Creativity
https://www.robertjsternberg.com/investment-theory-of-creativity
Robert J. Sternberg briefly describes his unique theory of creativity.
Chapter 11: Development of Language and Communication Skills
Language Development Centre
https://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~ghlab/hall-site/Hall-Lab/Welcome.html
This psychology lab at the University of British Columbia performs research on children’s word learning.
The Origins of Babble
https://pages.jh.edu/jhumag/0298web/baby.html
This article from Johns Hopkins Magazine
discusses recent research investigating the origins of language in children.
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Parentese
https://www.thirteen.org/readytolearn/pdf/5_Focus/parentese/parentese_bkgrd.pdf
Background information on the reasons for and benefits of this exaggerated form of speech.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-
depth/language-development/art-20045163
Describes when language abilities develop in infants.
Language development and literacy
https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/language-development-and-
literacy/according-experts/parents-role-fostering-young-childrens-learning
In-depth look at research results on how parents can fostering early language and
literacy in children.
The Hanen Centre
http://www.hanen.org/Home.aspx
This Canadian charitable organization helps young children with--or at risk of developing--language delay to learn to communicate and interact effectively.
Language Development in Children
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/language_development/
The Child Development Institute provides this detailed language development chart, along with links to other language and communication development Websites.
The Whole Child: Communication Skills
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/communication.html
A summary table of important communication and language milestones from birth to 5 years.
American Sign Language
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language
Answers frequently asked questions about American Sign Language, as described in the textbook.
Canadian Parents for French
https://cpf.ca/en/
CPF is a national network of volunteers who are dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Chapter 12: Emotional Development, Temperament, and Attachment
Temperamental Individuality
https://www.b-di.com/
This site presents research and practical information about temperament, following the work of Thomas and Chess in the New York Longitudinal Study.
Improving Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-eq.htm
Explains what emotional intelligence is, why it's important, and how to build your EQ.
Emotional intelligence for a better community
https://www.apa.org/monitor/dec01/emotional
This article from the APA Monitor Online considers the scientific approach to emotional intelligence, and why it is important.
Shyness
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/shyness.html
Questions and answers about shyness, including tips on overcoming shyness.
The Different Types of Attachment Styles
https://www.verywellmind.com/attachment-styles-2795344
Discusses the work of Bowlby and Ainsworth.
Attachment Theory and Research
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/attachment/
Outlines the work of Canadian psychologist Mary Ainsworth and other on the attachment styles.
Harry Harlow and the Nature of Affection
https://www.verywellmind.com/harry-harlow-and-the-nature-of-love-2795255
Describes Harlow's pioneering--and controversial--research on the importance of maternal conduct, using rhesus monkeys.
What is a Secure Attachment? And Why Doesn’t “Attachment Parenting” Get You There?
https://www.developmentalscience.com/blog/2017/3/31/what-is-a-secure-
attachmentand-why-doesnt-attachment-parenting-get-you-there
Explains the scientific view of attachment, describes the importance of attachment, and gives tips on how to parent for a secure attachment.
Emotional Development
https://www.pgpedia.com/e/emotional-development
Briefly describes the process of emotional development in children.
The Whole Child: Social and Emotional Development
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/social.html
A summary table of important social and emotional milestones from birth to 5 years.
Chapter 13: Development of the Self and Social Cognition
International Society for Self and Identity
http://www.issiweb.org/
The ISSI is a scholarly association dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the human self; they have a good introduction to what the self is.
Early Social Development Lab
https://esdldalhousie.wixsite.com/esdl
Chris Moore's lab website describes his research on what children understand about themselves, others, and the world around them.
What Is Learned Helplessness and Why Does it Happen?
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-learned-helplessness-2795326
Explains learned helplessness in adults and children, its effects on mental health, and how to overcome it.
Society for Treatment of Autism
https://www.sta-ab.com/
This Alberta-based organization provides comprehensive treatment, educational and consulting services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their
families.
National Association for Self-Esteem
https://healthyselfesteem.org/
The purpose of this organization is to increase people’s self-esteem, which empowers people to meet life’s challenges and be worthy of happiness.
Self-Esteem Games
http://selfesteemgames.mcgill.ca/index.htm
Interactive games that can help you feel more secure and confident in yourself.
WITS Programs Foundation
https://witsprogram.ca/
As described in the textbook, this anti-bullying program teaching children to walk away, ignore, talk it out, and seek help (WITS) when they are being bullied.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Resource Finder
http://www.selresources.com/
This website is designed to help educators find ways to promote social and emotional learning in the classroom, as described in the textbook.
Learned Helplessness and School Failure
http://www.turned-offchild.com/articles/Learned%20Helplessness%20and
%20School%20Failure%20-%20Part%201.pdf
Analyzes the relationship between learned helplessness and school performance; includes ideas for helping children overcome learned helplessness.
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Person Perception and Impressions of Others
https://www.verywellmind.com/person-perception-2795900
Describes social categorization and implicit personality theories.
Chapter 14: Sex Differences and Similarities, and Gender-Role Development
Sex and Temperament
https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mead/field-sepik.html
This online exhibition from The Library of Congress details Margaret Mead’s classic study of cultural influences on gender typing in three tribal societies in New Guinea.
Girls Are... Boys Are... : Myths, Stereotypes & Gender Differences
http://www.campbell-kibler.com/Stereo.pdf
Article discussing the myths and realities of differences between males and females.
Gender Issues in Children’s Literature
https://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/gender.htm
This article summarizes research into the portrayal of gender in children’s literature, how it affects children, and recommendations for promoting gender equity.
Pre-college factors affecting women’s future in Computer Science
https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs181/projects/women-in-
cs/precollege.html
A good outline of the different factors affecting socioemotional development in women, with an emphasis on the discipline of computer science.
Gender Representation
https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/media-issues/gender-representation
MediaSmarts examines what it means to be a boy or girl, man or women.
Girls in Technology
https://www.womenintechnology.org/girls-in-technology
This program helps girls identify pathways to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and medicine) through engagement with women executives in STEM-related fields.
Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities
https://www.apa.org/about/division/div51
Advances knowledge in the new psychology of men through research, education, training, public policy and improved clinical services for men.
Androgyny.ca
https://androgyny.ca/
Website for the Canadian Intersex Network.
Sex: Unknown
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/gender/
This companion website to the PBS series NOVA documents the case of an intersexual person: a man who was raised as a woman.
LGBTQ2S+: What does it mean?
https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/lgbtq2s-what-does-it-mean/
Answers questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, sex and gender, and
more.
Chapter 15: Moral Development and Aggression
Taming aggression in children
https://parentingscience.com/aggression-in-children/
Gives 5 crucial strategies for effective parenting of aggression.
Bullying Canada
https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/
This site offers information, help and support to everyone involved in bullying: the
victim, perpetrator, bystander, parents, school staff and the community at large.
Ophelia Project
https://www.jfkfoundation.org/ophelia-project/
The Ophelia Project attempts to counteract the negative effects of culture on young teens and their relationships.
Relational Aggression
http://www.relationalaggression.com/
Describes the different kinds of relational aggression, including taunting, mockery, exclusion, gossip, rumors, and other kinds of bullying.
What Makes Kids Care? Teaching Gentleness in a Violent World
https://www.apa.org/topics/parenting/teaching-kids-gentleness
This article from the American Psychological Association describes the influence of parents and the outside world on caring and altruism of children.
Helping Children Learn Right From Wrong
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1689-helping-children-learn-right-from-
wrong
Describes the research on morality, and explains how people can help children develop it.
Fostering Goodness: Teaching Parents to Facilitate Children’s Moral Development
https://parenthood.library.wisc.edu/Berkowitz/Berkowitz.html
Looks at the foundations for morality, parental influences, and how these can be combined to help parents become moral educators.
Moral Development and Education: An Overview
https://www.moraledk12.org/about-mde
This page gives a brief rundown on the theories of moral development by Piaget, Kohlberg, Turiel, and Gilligan.
Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
https://www.verywellmind.com/kohlbergs-theory-of-moral-development-2795071
Describes the levels and stages of Kohlberg’s theory, along with criticisms of it.
Kohlberg Dilemmas
http://ww3.haverford.edu/psychology/ddavis/p109g/kohlberg.dilemmas.html
Presents four of the dilemmas used in Kohlberg’s research, and provides questions for exploring children’s understanding of the moral issues involved.
In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women’s Development
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_a_Different_Voice
Online encyclopedia article on Carol Gilligan’s landmark book on moral development in girls.
Chapter 16: The Family
Today’s Parent
https://www.todaysparent.com/
This website has online articles, blogs, and discussion boards on many parenting issues.
Vanier Institute of the Family
https://vanierinstitute.ca/
Promotes the importance and strengths of families in Canada and the challenges they face in all of their structural, demographic, economic, cultural and social diversity.
Punishment vs. Discipline
http://www.theparentreport.com/2012/06/punishment-vs-discipline/
This feature article from TheParentReport.com discusses setting limits on behaviours.
Canadian Child Care Federation
https://cccf-fcsge.ca/
Dedicated to improving the quality of child care services for Canadian families.
Parenting School-Age Children
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-
dynamics/Pages/Parenting-School-Age-Children.aspx
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Offers tips for parents on school, friendships, and outside activities for school-age children.
The Step and Blended Family Institute
https://www.stepinstitute.ca/definitions.php
This Canadian institute and clinic debunks prevailing myths about stepfamilies.
Children and Divorce
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/children-and-divorce.htm
A resource for helping kids cope with separation and divorce.
Family Therapy
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/family-
therapy
Describes what family therapy is, how it works, and who it can benefit.
Voices For Children
https://www.speakupnow.org/
See how this organization helps transform the lives of abused children in San Diego County, California.
Kids Help Phone
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
This website, in addition to giving a toll-free telephone number, has resources for Canadian kids who need a place to turn to if they’re suffering problems with abuse, drugs, suicide, or anything else.
Chapter 17: Beyond the Family Context: Peers, Schools, and Media
Dealing With Peer Pressure
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/peer-pressure.html
Online article from KidsHealth offers mechanisms for coping with peer pressure.
My Child Has No Friends
https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/My-Child-Has-No-Friends.aspx
Discusses identifying if a child has no friends, and how to prepare children to make and keep friends.
childcarecanada.org
https://childcarecanada.org/
This project's mandate is to work towards a universal, high quality, publicly funded, inclusive child care system in Canada.
Education Indicators in Canada
http://www.cmec.ca/Publications/Lists/Publications/Attachments/212/education-
indicators-canada-international-perspective-2009.pdf
This report from The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, compares educational systems in Canada to other countries.
What are the most common types of preschool programs?
https://www.ourkids.net/school/preschool-programs
Detailed comparisons of academic, play-based, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori preschools.
MediaSmarts
https://mediasmarts.ca/
Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy offers practical support for media education in the home, school, and community, and provides information on our fast-evolving media culture.
Center for Media Literacy
https://www.medialit.org/
CML is an educational organization that works to help people develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media
culture.
Children’s Understanding of What is ‘Real’ on Television
http://visual-memory.co.uk/daniel/Documents/short/realrev.html
Review of the literature available on how to assess children’s understanding of reality as presented on TV, according to four criteria.
Sesame Workshop
https://www.sesameworkshop.org/
This is the home page for the nonprofit organization behind the educational program Sesame Street
.
Internet Safety
https://www.elmer.ca/safety-village/internet-safety
Elmer the Safety Elephant’s website, produced by the Canada Safety Council, has information on safe Internet browsing for kids, parents, and teachers.
RSS Feeds
Psychology Today - Child Development Central
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/child-development-central/feed
Recent posts about child development at Psychology Today.
Momma Data
https://www.mommadata.org/feed/
Debunking parenting advice and children’s health news.
Child Psychology and Parenting Blog
https://feeds.feedburner.com/ChildPyschologyAndParentingResearch
A portal for parents, educators, and child development professionals.
CHILDMYTHS
http://childmyths.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
Focuses on parsing mistaken beliefs that can influence people’s decisions about childrearing.
Child in Mind
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/child-in-mind/feed
Blog promoting children’s healthy development at Psychology Today.
Parenting Today
https://feeds.feedburner.com/childdevelopmentinfo/ZJHA
News and parenting tips from the Child Development Institute.
BC Parent Newsmagazine
https://bcparent.ca/feed/
Publishes inspiring, informative, and helpful articles covering every aspect of being a parent.
Child Development Institute
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/feed/
Posts parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens.
Shaping Youth
https://shapingyouth.org/feed/
Using the power of media for positive change.
Science of Parenting
https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/scienceofparenting/feed/
Gives ideas, resources and strategies for effective parenting.
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