Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole “developmental psychology” thing lately, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride! I started out just wanting to understand kids better, you know? Like, why do they do the crazy things they do? But it turned out to be way more than that.

First, I tried to find a good PDF to give me an overview. I found one called “Development through the lifespan”. I started reading it. I found it’s used in a lot of college courses. It’s pretty dense, but it covers everything from when you’re a tiny embryo to when you’re, well, not so tiny anymore.
- I spent hours trying to understand the different stages of development.
- I took so many notes, I think I could write my own book about it!
- I even tried to apply some of these theories to my own life, which was kind of a trip.
Then I stumbled upon this study about a bunch of kids born on some island called Kauai back in 1955. This was a longitudinal study, which means they followed these kids for years and years. That’s some serious dedication, right? This one was a bit easier to read, and it was fascinating to see how these kids’ lives unfolded over time.
Next, I dove into flashcards. They had all these terms like “longitudinal research design” and other stuff that sounded super complicated at first. But I kept at it, and after a while, it started to click.
Then, I found this list of popular books. The list is helpful. They say these books will give profound insight. I picked one called “Theories of Development” and started reading. This book is good. I plan to read more books on the list.

The whole process took me a good few weeks, but I feel like I have a much better grasp on this whole developmental psychology thing now. I wanted to understand people better, and I definitely achieved that. It’s not just about kids; it’s about all of us. We’re all constantly developing and changing, and it’s pretty amazing to think about.
What’s next?
I think I’m going to keep exploring this topic. Maybe I’ll even take an online course or something. It’s just too interesting to stop now. Plus, I’ve got all these notes, and it would be a shame to let them go to waste!