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Freud’s Psychosexual Stages & Development Theory: A Child Psychology Guide

18 May 2025 Mark Else

Explore Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages of child development, including libido, fixation, and modern critiques. Essential guide for practitioners.

Child Development

Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory on Stages of Development: A Complete Guide

14 May 2025 Mark Else

Explore Erikson’s Psychosocial theory on Stages of Development and their impact on child growth. In-depth explanations, examples, and educational insights.

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Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory: A Practical Guide for Educators

16 January 2025 Mark Else

Explore Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of child development. Learn how the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding support learning.

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What is Stimming in Children? A Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Behaviours

10 January 2025 Mark Else

Discover what stimming in children is, why neurodivergent children stim, and evidence-based ways to support sensory regulation in home and…

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Early Childhood Development: The Critical Years (Birth to Five)

13 December 2024 Mark Else

Explore the foundations of early childhood development from birth to five. Learn how brain architecture forms and how to support…

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Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory Explained

25 October 2024 Mark Else

Explore Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory. Learn how the 4 stages and schemas, assimilation, and accommodation shape learning, plus key…

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How Children Learn to Communicate: Understanding the Stages of Language Development

20 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover how children learn to communicate from infancy to early years. Explore nature vs. nurture, language acquisition stages, and how…

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Child Development Theories: A Guide for Education & Care Professionals

20 September 2024 Mark Else

Explore key child development theories including Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Bowlby. Learn how psychological frameworks support child-centred practice.

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