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Birth of Ellen
On this day, Mary Ann gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Ellen. (image from www.pixabay.com) -
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Ellen's First Year
During the first year of Ellen's life, she learned that her mother and father love her and care for her. She has learned to trust the adults in her life because she has been treated kindly by her caregivers (adults). This stage of psychosocial development is called Trust vs. Mistrust, according to Erikson. -
"Me do it!"
At almost 2 y.o., Ellen has began to show and tell her parents and other adults exactly what she prefers. Today, she and her parents are going to a BBQ at their neighbors house. They are late and her mother wants to help Ellen put her shoes on. Ellen begins to cry and scream "Me do it! Me do it!" Although it might take 3x longer for Ellen to put on her shoes, her mother allows, and Ellen's self-esteem boosted. This is an example of Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt. (photo from www.whattoexpect.com) -
Coloring in the lines
Ellen began pre-school at Bright Beginnings and today the activity is to color within the lines. She doesn't have any problems achieving the goals and tasks at hand. When she goes home, she shares her work with her parents and feels a sense of accomplishment and confidence. According to Erikson, she resolves the task of initiative rather than guilt. (photo from www.colormebible.com) -
Elementary School Drama
Ellen is in 1st grade at. She is becoming distant from her friends that she made while in Kindergarten. Her mom asks why she isn't enjoying school too much and talking about her friends as often. Ellen tells her that she doesn't feel like she "fits in" with her peers. She feels that they are more athletic, smarter, and prettier. This is an example of Erikson's industry vs. inferiority. Ellen is feeling inferior of her friends at school. (photo from www.multmayhemmamma.com
