PSYC 1130 - Parenting Psychology

1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development throughout childhood.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children at different phases of their development and how parents may best meet those needs.
3. Discuss common behavioral challenges related to parenting and how to overcome those challenges using behavioral management principles.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the personal challenges parents face as a result of the emotional and financial responsibilities of parenting.
5. Demonstrate an ability to connect theory and research to the everyday practice of parenting.
6. Describe the importance of the couple in parenting and psychologically healthy and appropriate practices to preserve this relationship.
7. Discuss how positive psychology research intersects with parenting and can be used to raise healthier, happier children.
8. Explain different parenting styles as they apply to the development level and temperament of children.
9. Describe the different types of temperament and the implications of each on effective parenting.
10. Describe a securely attached child at each developmental level and how various parenting approaches can lead to the development and maintenance of secure attachment.
11. Describe ethical decision-making in today’s world as it applies to parenting.

1. Pregnancy and Prenatal Development
2. Labor and Delivery
3. Adjusting to Parenthood
4. Parenting Styles
5. Newborn/Infancy
6. Physical Needs of Children: Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep
7. Applied Child Development: Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Language
8. Applied Behavior Management
9. Positive Parenting
10. Media Influences on Child Development