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prenatal stage
when the baby is forming in the womb. Takes place from conception to birth of the baby -
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neonatal stage
the baby learns to adapt to life outside of the mothers body. takes place from birth to the second week -
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infancy stage
the child develops the motor, thinking, and social skill foundation. takes place from 2 weeks through the first year -
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toddler stage
the child makes great strides in motor, thinking, and language skills and beginst to trust how well they can trust the adult from the first year of life to the third. -
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preschool stage
becomes self sufficient, spends many hours exploring and playing, develops a rather stable self-concept lasts 3-6 years -
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school-age stage
child starts school and achievement is the main goal. fron 6-12 years