INTRODUCTION TO CHILD PSYCHOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOUR (Udemy.com)
*2026 UPDATE: Understand how children think, grow, feel, and behave. Ideal for parents, educators, psychology students
Created by: Elmira Strange, PhD
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- What child psychology really is, and why understanding children is often more complex than we expect
- How children think differently from adults, using classic and modern psychological theories
- How emotions develop, and why many adults still struggle to recognise their own emotions
- Why attachment and early relationships shape emotional development and behaviour
- How parenting styles, family conflict, and school environments influence children
- How children develop social skills and friendships
- When behaviour is part of normal development — and when it might be a reason for concern
How it compares
Against the other 503 rated Udemy courses in Teaching & Academics on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 58% of them
- Reviews2,823#59 of 504 by number of reviews
- Length3 hoursshorter than 57% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 89% of them
Course Description
Child Psychology Explained: Development & Behaviour
Why do children think, feel, and behave so differently from adults?
How do early experiences shape personality, emotions, and relationships?
This course offers a clear and engaging introduction to child psychology, designed for beginners, parents, educators, and aspiring psychology students. You will explore how children develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially — and why early relationships and environments play such a powerful role.
Inside this course, you will learn:
How child psychology explains behaviour and development
Key developmental theories made simple and practical
How attachment shapes emotional security and personality
The impact of parenting, family dynamics, and schooling
How children develop language, thinking, and emotions
When behavioural patterns may signal deeper concerns
Child psychology is not just about children.
It is about:
How personality begins
How emotional patterns form
How relationships are learned
How behaviour develops
How early experiences leave long-term traces
In other words — child psychology is the foundation of human psychology.
Whether you are preparing for psychology studies, working with children, or simply curious about how young minds grow, this course provides a structured, accessible, and thought-provoking foundation.
No prior psychology knowledge required.
P.S. This course is now fully accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH).
P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
2,823 Reviews
Elmira Strange, PhD
Elmira Strange, PhD
Research Psychologist | Former UK University Lecturer | Online Educator
Dr Elmira Strange is a Research Psychologist (PhD) and former university lecturer based in the United Kingdom. She has taught Psychology and Counselling at university level in Wales and has extensive experience in research, academic writing, and higher education.
Over the past decade, she has created a wide portfolio of psychology courses reaching students worldwide. Her teaching style combines academic depth with clarity, making complex psychological theories accessible, structured, and practical.
Her areas of expertise include:
Criminal & Forensic Psychology
Personality & Abnormal Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Transpersonal & Spiritual Psychology
Emotional Healing and Self-Development
Elmira’s academic background is complemented by powerful lived experience. In 2012, she underwent life-saving surgery following a critical health crisis — an event that reshaped her understanding of resilience, trauma, and meaning. This experience continues to inform her work in psychological growth and transformation.
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Reviews
By Antonella Procopio on 9/1/2026
Der Kurs gibt einen guten Überblick über die wichtigsten Entwicklungsbereiche eines Kindes und die damit verbundenen Theorien. Sehr gut fand ich auch die zusätzlichen Kursmaterialien sowie die weiterführenden Hinweise auf Fachbücher und Websites, die es ermöglichen, die jeweiligen Themen selbstständig zu vertiefen.
By Tebatso M Lekola on 5/30/2026
Good lectures helpful resources. Some links were not working and the sound was on the lower side. The course helped me gain insight in the behaviours of some of the students I teach, and I am grateful for that.
By Parmeeta Saha on 4/2/2026
As a preprimary teacher, I personally feel this course is very helpful to understand a child in different ways. I am able to relate situations while reading the course details. The language to easy to understand and the topics are well explained. Thank you Dr. Elmira for such a beautiful course.
By Ursula Steyn on 10/10/2025
i'm doing this course to "refresh" knowledge, like a software upgrade. It is interesting that theories were experimented on western civilizations and not necessarily african of asian cultures which are very deep-rooted cultures.
By Charney Van aardt Giovanelli on 3/15/2023
I have a learning disability and it has made my life much more difficult . i struggle to understand the words that people say and have learned to read lips , but this course and the teacher goes at the right pace and she speaks clearly despite her accent . I have enrolled for a few of her other courses on the same subject . I am half way through the course but I am very impressed and happy with my progress and the additional information that has been provided by the teacher
By Modisha Phaka on 7/25/2021
I was raised in an environment where there was no father figure but I never missed him or felt his absence. My environment was not shaped by his presence. I was good academically. I got married and have children of my own. I raised them well. His absence did not contribute adversely to my development. Thanks Modisha Phaka
By Pritika Nair on 5/5/2021
Perfect match! Very happy and blessed to have taken the introductory course with Elmira. She’s very clear and precise in her teaching, shares plenty of examples along each point to explain further and keeps the course pace interesting and engaging. Will definitely check out more courses from her. Also, this course does provide the basic foundation to understand child psychology.
By Michael Frietman on 11/1/2020
Good introductory insight into this topic. Touches on the different theories that I personally started to research a year ago.
By Shirley on 10/26/2020
Yes, gave clarity on the subject.
By Shruti S on 10/22/2020
Thank you... I like course. I've learned a lot.
By Neelima Sadhu on 10/21/2020
The Introduction to the course gave me an overview of all the topics that are involved in Child Psychology. Thank you.
By Joanne Behr on 10/9/2020
Its exactly what I was looking for! I am enjoying this so much!
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