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Birth/Infancy
- first words
- first steps
- first birthday
- crawling
- showing different emotions
- babbling
- recognizing faces
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Early childhood 1-6
- running
- jumping
- climbing
- drawing
- growth spurts
- potty training
- making friends
- starting school
- understanding emotions
- following simple rules
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Late childhood 6-12
- growth spurts
- getting hobbies/ picking up sports
- losing baby teeth
- beginning puberty
- making more friends
- starting middle school
- more responsibility (chores/ homework)
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Adolescence 12-18
- puberty
- getting first period/ getting facial hair
- morals/ ethics
- decision-making skills
- potential future career interests
- Turning into an adult
- Being able to vote
- Moving out
- forming identity
- romantic relationships may begin
- stress/ anxiety
- potentially getting a first job
- getting a driver's license and permit
- entering and graduating high school
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Early Adulthood 19-40
- Getting a stable job
- For some starting a family
- Getting married
- Higher education/ college
- Getting more complex responsibilities
- Getting the first house
- Getting the first car (If not already)
- Getting lifelong friendships
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Middle Adulthood 40-65
- Menopause
- planning for retirement
- exploring new interests
- completing a bucket list
- possibly becoming a grandparent
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Late Adulthood 65-older
- Reflecting on life
- focus on physical wellness
- aging (wrinkles, weakening muscles/bones)
- More new interests
- Retirement
- finding purpose outside of career
- enjoying family bonds
- death