Tornado activity: New London-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 7/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the New London city center injured 2 people.
Childrenâs studies and the study of childhood is an interdisciplinary field of study in which pedagogy and research examines themes specific to infants, children, and adolescents. Several universities through the world are now starting to develop programs that focus only on the study of youth populations.
What is child and adolescent development? âThe field of child and adolescent development is different than clinical or psychological counseling,â says Gilman. âItâs a unique specialization, more focused on research linked to development, and whatâs involved in making ethical decisions and policies that are related to children and adolescents.â