Learning to talk
Dr. Clare Wood takes a look at the development of communication in babies and children Dr Clare Wood. Dr Clare Wood is senior lecturer in psychology at Coventry University.First published on Thu, 02...
View ArticleParticipation through play
Lucy Rai explains that play helps all adults gain a better understanding of young children’s thoughts, feelings and ideas - not just the professionals who work with children Dr Lucy Rai. Dr Lucy Rai is...
View ArticleGender development
Robin Banerjee asks why very young children exhibit stereotyped ideas about gender roles. Dr Robin Banerjee. Dr Robin Banerjee is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sussex.First...
View ArticleArchive course extract: Attachment theory
This extract is from a course no longer in presentation at The Open University, and is online for archive purposes only. How do children come to develop strong attachments to people and objects, to the...
View ArticleAttachment to parents
The study of the relationships that infants (usually between 12 months and 24 months) have with parents has been much influenced by a standardised procedure known as the strange situation. The Child Of...
View ArticleGrowing up with Disability
In todays world growing up is tough - making friends, fitting in, changing schools. And it's even harder for children with disabilities. This album looks at PLUS, an organisation working towards the...
View ArticleSexualisation and gender stereotyping? One response to the Bailey review
The Bailey Review on the sexualisation of children is concerned with reinforcing cultural norms, not challenging them, says Meg Barker. Dr Meg Barker. Meg Barker is a registered psychotherapist with...
View ArticleOlympics 2012: Keeping it in the family
Family and location play a vital role in an athlete's success. Find out how with these articles and videos. First published on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 as Olympics 2012: Keeping it in the family . To find out...
View ArticleUnderstanding children: Babies being heard
In this free course, Understanding children: Babies being heard, you will find out some of the things that very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and...
View ArticleUnderstanding society: Families
In this free course, Understanding society: Families, you will explore how different families have different ideas about how work in the home should be divided. You will also investigate the diversity...
View ArticleProtecting our children through tough decisions
Working on a series looking at the lives of social workers reminded Lucy Rai of the challenges of doing the "right" thing. Dr Lucy Rai. Dr Lucy Rai is a senior lecturer in social work at The Open...
View ArticleWhat is dyslexia?
Find out more about dyslexia, a learning difficulty that causes people to experience problems in learning to read and spell fluently Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer in The Open University's...
View ArticleWhat is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Find out more about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), an anxiety related disorder in which people worry excessively about particular issues Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer in The Open...
View ArticleFind out more about child development in the early years
Download the Early Years Developmental Journal to find out more about child development in the early years, and how you can record a child’s progress. John Oates. John Oates is senior lecturer in...
View ArticleTake the survey: Sibling Rivalry
Does sibling rivalry have a positive or negative effect on children's development? How should parents deal with it? Share your views and join the discussion. Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer...
View ArticleTake the survey: Working Mothers
Is work working for our kids? Will shared parental leave give working mothers a more fulfilling career? Share your views and join the discussion. Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer in The Open...
View ArticleInfants’ understanding of their social world
In this free course, Infants' understanding of their social world, we draw on a wide range of psychological research to address the question of whether infants have a rich understanding of their social...
View ArticleAttachment in the early years
This free course, Attachment in the early years, covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood. In the 1950s, John Bowlby was the first person to develop a theory about the...
View ArticleBringing up Britain
Mariella Frostrup presents the series that explores the complex realities of parenting in today's Britain. First published on Thu, 27 Aug 2015 as Bringing up Britain. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleWorking together for children
Gain the skills and knowledge essential for working with children aged 0 – 12, focusing on listening to children, promoting children's well being and multi-agency working. First published on Sat, 23...
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