As part of the Great Myths of Psychology series (Edited by Scott Lilienfeld & Steven Jay Lynn), Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence-based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child. Shatters the most commonly-held child development myths Reveals the science behind such topical issues as twin-telepathy, sex-prediction, and imaginary friends Covers hot-button issues like childhood vaccines, spankings, "time-outs," and breastfeeding of older children Features numerous pop culture references and examples drawn from popular TV shows and movies, such as Game of Thrones, Duck Dynasty, Modern Family and Mad Men Points to a wealth of supplementary resources for interested parents--from evidence-based treatments and self-help books to relevant websites