Chapter 1  Introduction: Studying Human Development

Society for Research and Child Development

Click on the link to "Publications" to connect to bibliographies, abstracts, and monographs published by the Society.

Chapter 2  Theories of Development

Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Dedicated to Erik Erikson with tutorials on the eight stages of development, as well as links to resources about Erikson and his theories.

Sigmund Freud and the Freud Archives

Devoted to Sigmund Freud with links to other Freud-related sites.

B.F. Skinner Foundation

Information about the work of B.F. Skinner.

Piaget Society

Visit the Piaget Society site with newsletters, publications, and links about Jean Piaget.

Chapter 3  Genetics

The Human Genome Project

You can learn about how genes are "discovered" and keep up with the latest research findings.

Downs Syndrome

This is the site of the National Downs Syndrome Congress.

Chapter 4  Prenatal Development and Birth

The Parent's Page

Resources for parents-to-be, as well as parents of infants and small children with links to topics such as family planning, pregnancy and birth, infertility, adoption and to online publications and newsgroups.

Birth News

This site has information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting newsgroups and mailing lists.

Hardin MD

This is a megasite of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health resources.

UPenn Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Links to most issues dealing with women's health (beginning with adolescence), including pregnancy and birth.

Labor Resources

This site specializes in resources dealing with childbirth and labor, including information about childbirth classes, types of delivery, and medical issues surrounding childbirth.

Infertility Resources

This is a megasite of Internet infertility resources, including lists of clinics, news releases, listserves and databases.

Creating Families

Creating Families specializes in surrogate parenting with links to sources for surrogate mothers and egg donors.

March of Dimes

Resources on birth defects, including an online library, fact sheets, publications of research, and links to web resources.

Chapter 5  Physical Development in the First Two Years

The Baby Place

Devoted entirely to infants with links to resources on mother and infant health and parenting.

Kidsource

Features in-depth parenting education and healthcare information.

Your Baby

Johnson & Johnson maintains this site devoted to information about infant care.

Chapter 6  Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Autism-Pervasive Developmental Disorder Network

Extensive resources on autism, including online publications, information on research and education, and tips and ideas on working with autistic children.

Child Neurology Homepage

Links to Internet resources on child neurology suitable for parents, students, and child care professionals.

Piaget Society

Links to online tutorials and articles about the sensorimotor stage.

Chapter 7  Psychosocial Development During the First Two Years

temperament.com

Devoted to behavioral differences in children and adults that stem from temperament. The resources rely on the temperamental styles enunciated by Thomas and Chess, whose classic work is explained and discussed.

Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Dedicated to Erik Erikson, this site has tutorials on the eight stages of development, as well as links to resources about Erikson and his theories and links to tutorials on Erikson's first two stages of psychosocial development, trust vs. mistrust and autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

Chapter 8  Physical Development in Early Childhood

The American Academy of Pediatrics

A comprehensive site dealing with child health.

High/Scope Educational Research Foundation

This is a nonprofit organization concerned with education and childcare; the site has links to resources for teachers, parents, and child-care providers.

Chapter 9  Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Piaget Society

Visit the Piaget Society site and read more about Piaget's preoperational stage.

American Sign Language (ASL)

Information about ASL, an online dictionary, and links to sites dealing with the deaf community.

National Association for Gifted Children

This site is an excellent resource for information about giftedness and links to educational and recreational resources for gifted children.

Association for Childhood Education International

This organization promotes optimal educational development and practices for toddlers through adolescents. The site has links to journals and newsletters.

Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Science

This site is for students and professionals interested in speech and language disabilities and disorders.

Chapter 10  Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Aggression and Cooperation

This is an excellent article on dealing with children's aggressive behaviors.

Adoption Book Catalog

This site has a list of books about adoption.

Chapter 11  Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Excellent resources about diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD and information about local support groups.

Parents Anonymous

Devoted to the prevention of child abuse and neglect with links to information about preventing child abuse and neglect and on parenting classes and publications.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

Extensive resources about identification, education and prevention of abuse and neglect and other child-welfare issues.

Chapter 12  Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Piaget Society

From the Piaget Society site, you can link to information about Piaget's concrete operational stage.

National Association for Bilingual Education

Interested in raising a bilingual child or learning about the effects of bilingual education? Check out the site for the National Association for Bilingual Education.

Learning Disabilities Association

This site is dedicated to education and support for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Chapter 13  Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Erik Erikson Tutorials

From this site, you can access a tutorial on Erikson's fourth stage, industry vs. inferiority.

Stepfamily Foundation

Information about step parenting, and support and educational programs for stepfamilies.

Parents without Partners

This site for an international support group for single and divorced parents has links to online resources and publications and information about local chapters.

Chapter 14  Physical Development in Adolescence

Adolescence: Change and Continuity

Tutorials on physical and sexual development in adolescence.

ANRED

This is the site of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.

The Australian Clearinghouse on Adolescence

This site is funded by the Australian government and has links to research, resources, databases, and online newsletters about adolescence.

Sexuality and Education Counsel of the United States

Information related to all aspects of sexuality.

Chapter 15  Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moral Development and Education

Maintained by the School of Education at the University of Illinois, this site is devoted to moral development and education.

Chapter 16  Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Visit the Erikson web site and read about Erikson's fifth stage, identity vs. identify confusion.

Identity

This site discusses theories and issues in identity development.

Dropout Prevention

How can you identify the risk for dropping out of school? And how do you help teenagers who are dropping out or thinking about it? The site of the National Dropout Prevention Center, sponsored by Clemson University, has a wealth of resources.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

This U.S. Dept. of Justice agency conducts and publishes research on juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. Nearly all of their extensive publications are available online. Go to this site and click on Juvenile Justice.

depression.com

A wide range of information on depression.

The National Foundation for Depressive Illness

Devoted to depression and suicide with many links to other online resources.

Families Come in All Varieties

Links to discussions on family relationships during adolescence.

The Working Adolescent

Links to discussions about adolescence in the workplace.

Peers

Links to information about the role of peers in adolescence.