Psychology

At first sight, childhood and adolescence appear to be two life stages with nothing in common. However, they actually share…

From two years of age, most children stop using diapers and start potty training. Some take longer than others. However, some children wet themselves again after a long period of dryness. Why does this happen? In this article, we’ll talk…

Augusto Cury is a Brazilian psychologist and psychiatrist that reaffirms the value of teachers. According to Cury, teaching is the…

Tourette syndrome is a disorder involving motor and verbal tics that appear during childhood. It causes minors to emit sudden movements and sounds that are repetitive and uncontrollable. This condition can affect a person’s quality of life. However, because of…

Emotional sensitivity in children tends to produce certain concerns, especially when it occurs at a high level. In fact, on…

When we talk about learning by osmosis, we’re referring to learning that takes place in a natural way while sharing with others. There is a multitude of ways for children to learn, and not only in the classroom. Every form…

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop differently than other children in the emotional and cognitive domains. Children who have ASD have…

Do you want to know about the different definitions of family? They’ve all been conditioned and influenced by the social…

Nowadays, many people doubt the actual existence of this disorder. However, in many cases, the treatment of ADHD in children is necessary and effective. That’s why it’s important to know what it consists of and when it should, or shouldn’t,…

It’s difficult to understand a person’s behavior without knowing their life story. Evolutionary Psychology, sometimes called Developmental Psychology, emerged to try to explain the processes of change that human beings make in order to adapt to their environment. This is…

In this article, you’ll discover some Jean Piaget quotes. He was one of the most important child psychologists of all time, who studied child development. Interestingly, his children were unwittingly the “guinea pigs” for his scientific research. But we mustn’t…

Today, there are many professionals who are dedicated to early childhood intervention for children with special needs. They provide much…

When considering psychological disorders in children, anxiety problems are the most common ones. It’s always difficult to diagnose this type…

Every year, the vast majority of people make a list of resolutions to be fulfilled during the 365 days of the year ahead. These resolutions make us reflect on the things we have, what we’d like to have or do,…

The answer to whether having children negatively affects quality of life isn’t simple because it’s neither yes nor no. Having…

The theory of the mind is the ability that allows us to attribute mental states to ourselves and other people. Thanks to this ability, we can capture what people believe, think and want… which gives us the capacity to predict…

It’s very easy to identify passive children. They usually avoid confrontation, arguments, and groups of people. They tend to be very loving, attentive, and try to live a very calm and peaceful life. What’s more, they’re characterized by being extremely…

Giving students control over their education means giving them autonomy in their learning. When we talk about autonomy, we’re referring…

In order to understand what critical pedagogy entails, we need to take into consideration the fact that it’s a branch…

Placing children at the center of attention within the educational process is the central idea of the pedagogy of Jean-Jaques Rousseau. He exposed his pedagogical theory in one of his most recognized works, Emile, or On Education (1762). This book is…