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A Baby Was Born
Biological- April.27th, 1989- I was born at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. I was one of the last babies to be delivered in that hospital. -
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Infancy/Preschool Stage
This would be from when I was born until Age 5.
According to Piaget's 4 Stages of Development- This time span would fall under The Sensorimotor Stage. -
Started To Walk
This is when I started to walk.
Biological Skills Developing! -
Camping At Oakhill Pines
Social/Emotional- This became tradition- Our family would go tenting/camping at Oakhill Pines every single summer since as far back as I can remember. -
Learned How To Ride A Bike For The First Time
Biological/Physical Development- This is when I learned to ride a bike. My physical skills were developing during this stage. -
My 2ND Birthday
Social Development- This is my second birthday- The kids in the photo are my family & friends- This is the age where I started to make friends for the first time! (Social Emotional) -
Started Preschool
Cognitive- This is when I started preschool- Age 4
Under Erik Erikson's Stages Of Psychosocial Development- This would be the initivate vs guilt stage. -
My First Pet- Cuddles.
This is the age where I got my first pet- A cat named Cuddles. I would have been around 2 1/2 years old. -
My 4TH Birthday!
Social Development- This was my 4TH Birthday Party! This is also the age I started to make meaningful friendships with people in my neighbourhood. -
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School Aged/Middle Childhood
This would be from age 5-13
According to Piagnet's Stages of Cognitive Development- This time span would fall under The Prepoperational Stage. -
Started School!
Social/Emotional- I started Grade Primary. My teacher's name was Mrs. Sawler- She was really nice. This is the age where I started to make friends and meet new people. I was shy by nature, but it didn't take me long to warm up. I went to school at Centre Consolidated in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. -
Went To PEI one summer!
Social Development- This is when I went on a family trip with my parents and my older sister- camping on Cavendish Beach with my family. -
Went To Newfoundland To Visit Family
Social/Emotional Development-This was when I was 6 years old- We went to Newfoundland for 2 weeks. The trip consisted of driving and taking a ferry, staying in hotels and with family; and meeting family I'd never met before. My parents and my sister and myself were on the trip. It was my first time being out of the province! -
Went To Upper Clements Park
Every summer, we would go to Upper Clements Park for a week. This was something that became tradition in our family. -
Went To Girl Guide Camp
Social/Emotional Development- I went to Girl Guide Camp- My sister was a chaperone- so I didn't get homesick. I didn't spend much time away from home as a kid, for that reason.
According to Maslow's Theory- This would fall under the Love and Belonging Stage. -
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Adolescence
Age 13-18
According to Piaget's 4 stages of Cognitive Development- This timespan would be under the Formal Operational Stage. -
Thought The World Was Going To End
Cognitive Development- Learning how to use my own thinking skills and forming my own opinion about things. This is the year that everyone thought the world was going to end. I remember waiting up until the the new year and being scared. -
Went To My First Concert
Social Development- This was when I went to my first concert- Nickelback- On Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is the age when I started to go through puberty and like boys! -
Went To Quebec
This was in Grade 9- Our entire class went to Quebec City and Montreal. This was my first time out of the province of Nova Scotia! -
My 16TH Birthday!
Biological Development- This is when I turned 16- I was a pretty wild teenager but this came to an end when I was pregnant with my first child. -
Moving Onto High School
Cognitive Development- This is when I graduated from Grade 9- According to Erik Erikson's Model- This would be under the Identity vs Role Confusion. -
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Early Adulthood
This would be from age 18-30 -
Started Experimenting With Alcohol
This would fall under the social developmental. This is the age when I started experimenting with alcohol, going to parties on the weekend, and socializing more. -
First Time On A Plane- Flew To Ontario
Social Development- This is when my first niece was born- My sister and her were living in Ontario- Me & My Mom went there for a week! -
Started My First Job
Cognitive Development- Learning new skills...Started my first job at Irving- in Lunenburg, NS- I would go to school until 2:30, than right to work until 11PM. -
Graduated High School
Cognitive Development- I graduated from Lunenburg Jr/Sr High School with my grade 12 diploma! :) -
Moved To Halifax
Social/Emotional Development- I moved away from home and to Halifax immediatley after graduating high school. I moved there with my high school sweetheart and father of my oldest son. We rented a small one bedroom apartment in the city- Great memories! -
My First Child Was Born
Biological/Physical- My first child was born- It was a boy- I named him Damion! :) -
Went Through Breakup/Moved Back To Hometown
Social Emotional- This is when I moved back to my hometown of Lunenburg, after living in the city for 3 years. I went through a bad breakup at this time. According to James Marcia- I would have struggled with Identity Diffusion. -
Met My Significant Other
Transition Stage- According to Levinson's Theory- This is when I met my sons father- my best friend, my rock, my better half... -
My Second Child Was Born!
Biological/Physical Development
I gave birth to my second boy- His name is River! -
Went Off Work on Stress Leave
Emotional Development- This is when I was put off work by my doctor for medical reasons and took some time to clear my head.
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Graduated From College
Cognitive Development- Continuous Learning- Graduated From Office Administration Course- NSCC Lunenburg Campus -
Worked For Elections Canada
This is when I worked for Elections Canada as an Information Officer. Cognitive Development! -
Started Work At Clearwater Seafoods
Social Development- I was an accounts receivable clerk.
This is what I took in school, and I was very happy to land this position. -
Started Housekeeping
Social Development- This is when I started to seek employment- I worked as a housekeeper for two summers- I loved the job! -
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Middle Adulthood
This would be age 30+ -
Started Work At Tim Hortons
Social/Cognitive Development-This is when I started work at Tim Hortons- Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. I stayed there for one year. -
Stopped Work Due To Health Reasons
Emotional- This is when my doctor put me off work on stress leave. I was going through some things in my personal life at the time. -
Moved To Bridgewater
Social Development- This is when we moved from my hometown Lunenburg- To Bridgewater. -
Started Biking
Physical Development- Biking the trails in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. -
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
2021 -
Became A Member of the Student Association
Social Development- This is when I became a member of the student association- Lunenburg Campus. -
Started Disability Support Program
Cognitive/Social Development- Started College
According to James Marcia, at this stage of my life I would be dealing with Identity Achievement. -
Community Legacy Of Hope Award
Cognitive Development/Social Emotional- I accepted The Community Legacy Of Hope Award- This was a big accomplishment- The first award that I have ever received at NSCC. -
Started At Nova Scotia Community College
Cognitive Development- Entered a 2 year program- Disability Support Services Program- NSCC Lunenburg Campus. -
Fire & Life Safety Certification
Cognitive Development- Being engaged in learning. -
My Son Turned 13 Years Old
This is when my firstborn was officially a teenager. According to Baumrind Parenting Styles- I would say that I am a Permissive Parent. -
Received An Award through NSCC
Cognitive Development- This when I accepted The Walker Wood Foundation Award- $2000.00 -
Made The Principals List!
Cognitive Development- I made the Principals List at my school.
This increased my self esteem and confidence! -
Was Offered A Position At My Campus
PALS TUTORING PROGRAM- Nova Scotia Community College!! -
Moved Into Our Own House
According to Havinghurst theory of development- I am currently in my early adulthood stage- where I am taking care of a home, and making big life choices!
