How Children Develop

How Children Develop is the topically organised resource teachers and researchers trust for the most up-to-date perspectives on child and adolescent development. The accomplished author team, well-known for their own leading clinical research in this field, integrates theory, cultural research, and applications in a style that is authoritative yet accessible to students. 

The core of How Children Develop is the seven enduring themes that unify all areas of child development. Including foundational ideas such as nature and nurture, continuous and discontinuous change, and the centrality of sociocultural context.
 

As thought leaders on public policy, the authors also present child development research as a force for change. Throughout the text they describe ways that research can improve well-being through applications in education, health, family life, and more.
 

In “A Closer Look” boxes and throughout the text, the authors unpack the landmark studies and methodologies that shape our understanding of the field prompting critical thinking and helping students deepen their understanding of the concepts.
 

“Individual Differences” boxes focus on populations that differ from the norm in order to illustrate the complex interplay of factors that influence development, helping students consider how the material intersects with events in their own lives.