The volume begins with an overview of childhood development and the variety of behavioral patterns that occur at each developmental stage. Educators are faced with a variety of suggestions as to how they should approach, evaluate, and address these behavioral problems that threaten to negatively impact the learning environment for all students. Matt Donnelly examines the popular theories of adolescent development and the factors that contribute to successful middle school environments. Self-esteem, self-concept, and identity formation, as Donnelly explains, are vital elements developed during the school-aged years, and there are many effective ways for educators to mentor and monitor adolescent students in need of guidance during this time. Kirsty Brown then discusses emerging adulthood and its application to educational psychology. Emerging adulthood is a period that extends from age eighteen to twenty-five, and studying this critical time period can offer an understanding of identity formation and the mental and physical development of young adults.