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Prenatal Development and Birth
3/7/1992: May 1991- March 7, 1992: I have learned that throughout my life some of the most important stages take place in the mother’s womb. Throughout the nine months that I was in my mother’s womb amazing things were happening as I was growing and developing. I was conceived in May sometime and was born in March. I was a healthy baby and weighed 7.0 pounds and 10 oz. -
First Two Years: Cognitive Development
3/7/1992-1993 This is the time when I was beginning to learn and remember certain things. My parents said that I was beginning to develop a mind of my own and was learning the definition of stubborn. My mom said that I would babble a lot and then began learning how to talk. In this time period I said my first word, which was mama. My parents both said that I began to recognize different faces. -
First Two Years: Bisocial Development
3/1992-1993 Many things were changing as the first two years progressed my body size was changing and I was learning many new things. My mom said that I was getting bigger before they knew it. My mom said that one important factor that contributed to my growth was how often I would sleep. The amount of sleep needed is important for an infant but then as the years were progressing my mom got me on the same schedule as her in order for me to start adjusting the world and my surroundings. -
First Two Years: Psychosocial Development
3/7/1992-1994: As I was growing up I was the youngest, I have a brother and sister. The connections and forms of attachments that I grew towards them were amazing. I remember always wanting my big brother to hold me and began to cry when I was the only one home. The different types of emotions that you develop throughout the first two years are very important and crucial towards your development. -
First Two Years: Psychosocial Development Continued
My mother was always home with us kids and my dad was at work. Then my mom began working so my grandparents would watch us. My parents said that I developed separation anxiety because I was always used to being with my mother and father. Although my parents said I wasn’t an unhappy baby I was beginning to show different forms of attachment and emotions. As I warmed up to my grandparents I began to feel more comfortable.I grew out of the separation anxiety evetually and was a very happy child. -
Play Years: Biosocial Development
1995-1997: My imagination was ready to go my mom said that I could sit outside and play in a box for hours. I was beginning to grow older and my mom said I was more independent. I was beginning to pick the food I eat. I was not a picky eater and am still not till this day, I began trying anything my mom would give me when I was little. It just shows you how each individual develops differently no matter if you are in the same family. -
Play Years: Biosocial Development Continued
Some children need structure and do not like change. For example, I didn’t mind change because I liked trying new things such as food. My parents said that I was now sleeping through the night at this time and I was beginning to learn that crying wasn’t a solution to a problem. -
Play Years: Cognitive Development Continued
o I loved to play with my cousins and visit grandma and grandpa who were right next-door. Although I was not in school yet we would always play school. My mom would make us sit down with flashcards and read the words. This helped me in the pronunciation of harder words. I was at a benefit from playing games with my parents such as Yatzee because it helped me progress with my math skills. I was also beginning to learn colors, numbers, and counting just by playing UNO. -
Play Years: Cognitive Development
1995-1997: I was learning things without even knowing that I was learning. I would play outside and build things such as forts with my siblings and play a lot. Some people don’t realize the amount of things you learn from others. My parents said that they had to watch what they said around me because I would repeat everything. I was at the point in my life when I wanted to be like everyone else and be someone who I wasn’t. -
Play Years: Psychosocial Development
o 1995-1997: I began preschool when I was three. I was said to be a social butterfly and my parents said that I was more controlling when I was little but said I grew out of it. The type of parenting style that my parents were had a great impact on the way I acted. My parents were authoritative parents When I was a child my parents wanted us to respect them and their decisions. We were able to have our own opinions, and to me I felt a sense of stability because of it. -
Play Years: Psychosocial Development Continued 1
My parents gave us the attention they needed but were not permissive in the slightest manner. My parents did have rules and if you broke them you would be punished. As the years progressed so did my self-esteem I began getting confidence in myself and wasn’t shy when I was in school. My parents said that I had a lot of friends and was very friendly. -
Play Years: Psychosocial Development Continued 2
My parents said that my teachers would tell them that I was confident and it was a good quality to have. My parents said that I was trouble sometimes with my siblings and I felt guilty and would always tell or admit to what I did. I was very caring towards others, but sometime had an attitude. -
School Years: Biosocial Development Continued
o I thought this helped in making friends and there are many different benefits from playing sports. Throughout school our gym classes were segregated into boys and girls I feel as if this made the girls less threatened and allowed us to have more fun since boys can be competitive. Interacting and exercise is very important in order to keep your body healthy. My parents always tried to make sure that we were all active as a family. We would go on bike rides and have fun while exercising. -
School Years: Biosocial Development
o 1998-2003: Even when I was little my parents would let me dress the way that I wanted because they saw it as a way to express who you are. I now am old enough to pick out what I am going to wear and am the most independent that have ever been. I was one of the shortest people in my class my parents said, but I eventually caught up with everyone else. My parents thought it was important for their kids to be active so they required us to try at least one sport that we thought we would like. -
School Years: Cognitive Development
1998-2004: I was never the type of student who would excel in certain classes, but there were different types of teachers that helped me understand the class and make me want to learn. I think that a great impact on learning has to do with the fact of the role of instruction. I know that teachers can only do so much but if they put forth the effort it would really make a difference in each child’s life. -
School Years: Cognitive Development Continued
o Although I struggled throughout school I looked up to my teachers and got the help that I needed in order to succeed at my own pace. I was slower at things than other students but the teachers encouraged me in order to feel like I was progressing. There are many different skills that you learn throughout school that are important in your development such as English, Math, and Reading. These tools you will use and learn in everyday life. -
School Years: Psychosocial Development
1998-2004: As the years progressed I was becoming more independent as a person. Although, I could see that through these years I have been spending more time with friends and have been acting a certain way. Although I did not have many friends, I had a few close friends. I have been bullied throughout school years but I feel like it improved me for who I am today. -
School Years: Psychosocial Development Continued
I know at the time you think it is the end of the world but as you mature you begin to realize that you may not know these people forever. Everyone can be a bully at one point in their life and it doesn’t mean that they can’t change for the better. Although I did not always rely on my parents I knew that they would be there if I needed them. -
Adolescence: Biosocial Development
As you grow older many things begin to change, some years are more rapid than others. During these years many things about my body and hormones were developing and changing. My parents said that I was like another person who they have never met before. I was going through puberty. Not only was my appearance changing but also my personality. I began to like boys, and was even said to be a bit boy crazy. -
Adolescence: Biosocial Development Continued
It is normal for people’s emotions to change during their life, and when you just begin puberty you have to adjust to the different emotions that you have never experienced before. One thing that my parents didn’t have to worry about was drugs and alcohol because at that young of an age I was more focused on which boy I was going to like tomorrow. -
Adolescence: Cognitive Development
2004- 2010: During this time I was lacking confidence and began to care more about what people thought of me. I remembering being very self-conscious. For example, when people were laughing I thought they were laughing at me. This faded when I reached the age of seventeen and then began not to care what other people thought of me. High school was rather difficult for me and I didn’t do as well as I had hoped, but I did not push myself like I do now. -
Adolescence: Cognitive Development Continued
I did not have that sense of motivation and maturity that I have now. I did my best in school and really tried hard not to let others affect me. I was said to have a different thought process then most and needed a little more help in school then the average child. As soon as I learned and grasped different learning techniques I was able to grasp concepts more effectively. -
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development Continued
As a teenager I was fuming thinking that no one could control me, but now I have a respect for my parents for handling me the way they did. It is common for most teens to have a disconnect with their parents but I began to reconnect with them as I got older and by the time I was 17 our relationship was on good terms. This is also the age when my depression began. I begin to feel more than an outsider and got down on myself when I would not do as well as I wanted. -
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development
2004-2010: My parents said that my ages 14-16 were my teenage years, and that means when I gave them the most trouble. I began to think that I could do whatever I wanted when I wanted. My parents weren’t strict but they had their rules, and if you didn’t follow them there would be consequences. Although, they never believed in grounding they would take away privileges and make my curfew earlier. -
Adult
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Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development
2011-2017: This is the stage in my life that I am in right now. I am currently 19 years old and will be turning 20 in March. I eat meals 3 times a day and snack in-between I try and drink 3 glasses of milk a day, and as much water as possible. I try and stay away from pop and fast foods because I know they are not good for you. Although, I do treat myself to treats sometimes I try to maintain a healthy diet. I also exercise at least 2 times a week. -
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development Continued
With my busy schedule it is sometimes hard to find the time but I know how important it is to keep your body in shape and exercise so I remain healthy. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development
I am currently enrolled in college, and am planning on transferring to Madonna University in the fall. I am sad to say that I will be leaving Schoolcraft. The reason as to why I chose Madonna University is not only for the academics but also for the faith. My faith and religion has always been an important factor in my life. I believe that my faith and beliefs have made me who I am today, and are forming me into the person that I am going to become. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development Continued
College has had a great impact on me and has made me become more independent I now know the importance of self-motivation. Nobody can tell you what to do, you have to want to succeed in your life and do your goals because you want to not because everyone tells you to. -
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
2011-2017: The have a few close friends that I remain close with, but it is hard to when you stay home and your friends go away. I have a boyfriend and have been dating him for almost 3 years now. We have talked about marriage down the road but it won’t be happening until we both graduate in a couple of years. We understand the importance of our relationship and believe that it is important to not live together until we decide to get married. -
Adulthood: Biosocial Development
2018-2057: I plan to get married and have children during this time period while remaining dedicated to my health. As the years are progressing I am beginning to notice more wrinkles on my face and my mind is going faster than it used to. My hair is also turning gray but that is something that can be fixed. I plan on keeping up with exercising and do not plan on smoking to lengthen my life. -
Adulthood: Cognitive Development
2018-2057: I hope to be comfortable at this time in my life and sharper than ever. I hope that as described in the book that my intelligence is still with me if not stronger in my old age. I hope to be very independent in managing money. I hope that all of my intelligence is still growing. I love to learn and experience new things and the different learning techniques will help me throughout my entire life. I hope that I am as sharp if not sharper than I am now. -
Adulthood: Cognitive Development Continued
I feel as if I will be able to solve complicated problems more easily then I was when I was a child because of the different situations that I have experienced in my life will help me solve these problems easier. -
Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
2018-2057: I hope to be married and have children. I hope the bond with my family and close friends stays as good as it is now. The word divorce is hopefully never to come across in my relationship with my husband. I hope to be working and supporting a family. The importance of maintaining a family bond is significant, there are many different things that will be expected if someone gets sick. I plan on caregiving to any family or friend that is in need throughout my entire life. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development
Many things with my body are beginning to change and my eyesight and memory won’t be as good as it used to be. As the years are progressing more and more grey hairs and wrinkles are appearing. I hope to still be healthy and exercising maintaining the best physical appearance that I can have. This is the time in life that I may not be as dependent as I want and I will probably have to make some adjustments according to my health. -
Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development
As I am aging my memory might fade, and I may not be as sharp as I am today. At the time your brain slows down which means I will not be able to retain the information that I do today. Staying healthy and alert is one thing that can help with aging, and it is what I plan on doing in order to live a healthy long life to the best of my ability. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
I hope to be living a retired life with my husband, relaxing and continuing volunteer work and maintaining relationships with my friends. I hope to build a relationship with my grandkids. I hope that I don’t have to deal with the fact of losing a spouse or friends. This is going to be the time in my life where there is a lot of transitioning going on. I hope to remain positive and be very involved. -
Death and Dying:
When I took my life expectancy quiz to see what age I would die, it approximated that I would live till I am about 95 years old. The reason as to why I would live so long is because of my healthy exercising and eating habits, also maintaining stress is an important mechanism. Especially when you have to cope with someone dying or you are dying yourself. I hope to live as long as I can and cope and grieve in the best way possible.