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The field of developmental science is unique because so much of its content has immediate relevance to our daily lives. Students may wonder: Do the first 3 years shape the brain for a lifetime of experiences? Can we teach babies to communicate through sign language? Is learning more than one language beneficial to children? What does it mean to be a transgender child? Developmental science is increasingly applied to influence social policy. For example, why vaccinate infants? Can we outlaw bullying? Research in child and adolescent development can inform our understanding of each of these topics. Moreover, these topics fascinate students because they illustrate clear-cut examples of why developmental science matters. The Applying Developmental Science feature highlights the above topics and more.