Stages of the lifespan

  • Prenatal

    Prenatal
    The unborn baby goes from being a single cell to consisting of more than 200 billion cells.
  • Infancy

    Infancy
    During the infancy period, the child will take its first steps or say its first words.
  • Early Childhood

    Early Childhood
    During the early childhood stage, the child will start school and develop social skills.
  • Late childhood

    Late childhood
    In the late childhood period, the child will develop long term memory and refine reading and writing skills.
  • Youth

    Youth
    During the youth period, more complex relationships are formed and increased Independence occurs.
  • Early adulthood

    Early adulthood
    In the early adulthood period, one may choose to get married or have children.
  • Middle adulthood

    Middle adulthood
    In the middle adulthood period, people may experience more financial stability and become a grandparent.
  • Late adulthood

    Late adulthood
    In the late adulthood period, a change in lifestyle occurs when one retires.