Child Psychology Vocabulary

noun the state or period of being a child

adjective relating to or characteristic of a child or childhood

• My childhood was filled with many happy memories spent with my family.
• I had a great time during my childhood hanging out with friends and playing games.
• My childhood was lit, we used to have so much fun together.
• The innocence of childhood is like a precious treasure that should be cherished.

noun a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one

• The pedagogue emphasized the importance of critical thinking in education.
• The teacher told us how crucial it is to think for ourselves.
• The school guru really drilled into us the need to question everything.
• The pedagogue was a beacon of knowledge in a sea of ignorance.

noun a behavior that is a manifestation of unresolved emotional conflicts

verb to express one's emotions or impulses through behavior rather than words

• The child's behavior in class is concerning as he has been acting out frequently.
• I think she's just acting out because she's feeling ignored.
• He's always acting out for attention, it's so annoying.
• The storm was acting out with strong winds and heavy rain.