Ages & Stages

Infants/Babies (0 2 years)
Raising a baby, especially for the first time, is both exciting
and challenging. This is a time for developing the bonds
that will last a lifetime providing the child with the inner
resources to develop self-esteem and the ability to relate
positively with others. It is also the time for parents to begin
to discover who this new person really is. Each child is
unique and it is imperative that parents learn to
understand, respect, support and encourage the unique
characteristics and abilities of each child.

Toddlers/Preschoolers (2 5 years)
When a child takes the first step on his or her own, a new phase in development
begins. At this stage children are now free to roam around their world. It is a
time for active exploration of their environment.
# Language development takes major leaps and as they discover their
independent nature, yes, they develop the ability to say NO!. While they
instinctively seem to be able to say NO toddlers also need help in learning
how to accept No from others. This is also a stage of rapid physical and
intellectual development which includes interacting cooperatively with peers
while at the same time being able to compete physically and intellectually.

Providing just the right combination of support and guidance.

Provide them the basic learning skills and encourage active
discussion and experimentation of new concepts and skills.

The psychological needs of the child at this stage:

; The need to draw attention:

; The need for independence: tends to do adult
activities himself
Swinging between the desire for independence and reliability on the parents, during the conflict
between he develops his skills.

What is most important about it

1. At this stage, signs of the nature of the child's
personality show through it, like a child if we want to
change some of the personal aspects of the child, we start
from this stage by creating a suitable atmosphere.

2. differences between the sexes begin to concerns

during this phase due to cultural factors
3. We can at this stage to give the baby most of the

School Age Children (6 12 years)

Raising school age children can be awesome. Watching them try new activities, cheering
them on at athletic events. However, achieving success is often preceded with

frustration and sometimes learning to accept ones weaknesses as will as

celebrating and building on strengths. When will equipped parents can be
excellent coaches for their child no matter what the endeavour.

School age children become gradually ready for more independence. However,
learning to make good choices and exercise self-discipline does not come easily
for many. Parents need to impart a moral code that the child gradually
internalizes. As children struggle with these important tasks parents must be
able to provide praise and encouragement for achievement but parents
must also be able to allow them to sometimes experience the natural
consequences for their behaviour or provide logical consequences to help them
learn from mistakes.

The psychological needs of the child at this stage

1 - social desirability :

Where the child leaning at this stage to get the confidence

of the community and recognition of private peer group and considers it room to breathe for
himself, has exhibits Some of the negative behaviors , such as lying or cheating to get
satisfaction and acceptance of the group . Most of what the child seems to lie at this stage is a
kind of imagination, and not, strictly speaking, a lie.

2 - the need for achievement

: Where the child in late infancy seeks to achieve

in any of the fields and strive to excel in, and the family must help him in that ; as the Lack of
excellence in any field or his ability to achievement may breed has some feelings shortages and
inefficiency

Child wants at this stage in the formation of an image of himself needed

by others, it refuses to some pampering provided by his family, trying to
prove that he has grown ,

It makes sense to discuss with the child at this stage and there
are individual differences among people make it superior in
the field may not be good at his colleague, and vice versa,

Adolescents/Teenagers (13 18 years)

Middle School is not fondly remembered by most who attend. It is often fraught with scary body
changes, bullying by peers and a new surge for independence.
This leads to passive-aggressive behaviour (Ill do it in a minute), self-consciousness
(What are you staring at?) and self-doubt (Im not good at anything.) and/or overconfidence (Well, I thought I could do that.) and of course moodiness (Leave me alone.).

High School is usually better for most. It is a time to really begin defining ones self
and realistically contemplating the future. Skill development is accelerated to prepare
for college or job training programs. Talents are perfected. Social skills are honed and
relationships take on more of a serious nature. Peer

pressure is at its max and in

todays teen society there are more tempting side-tracks than ever.
During adolescence, kids need their parents more than ever . Research shows that
a positive family environment including fun family activities, open parent-child communication
and the encouragement to participate in positive extracurricular and community activities,
teens are able to navigate these years with relative ease.

The psychological needs of a teenager

1 - The need to attain perfection : and as a result because it puts the same high ethical
standards are difficult to reach it Often feel guilt and sin , so that makes him always in a
state of conflict between action and inaction . Here we have to help him to

develop reasonable values of moderation and training , and to accept

shortcomings in certain aspects and tell him that it is not for being remiss ,
but Because individuals usually do not reach perfection in all aspects .
2- The need for acceptance of the opposite sex: Which makes it overstates the attention
appearance and show some of the practices that are rejected by parents and consider
disobedience and rebellion to obey what they put his values And rules. Here we must

understand that and help him to focus on other factors deeper than the
outer shape and by strengthening its other characteristics.
3 - the need to prove oneself and-emphasized: Where the teenager is fighting in
every moment of the order to substantiate his views and sticking out to the
point of fanaticism, and considered any criticism of the idea of his ideas is a
criticism of his person O, as well as It takes us to his training on secession
from the idea, and flexibility in dealing with different ideas and affiliations
so that he can bring about effective compatibility with Others.

Young Adulthood (18-35 years) At this stage of

psychosocial development, a person begins to search for a
partner.

Learning Intimacy Versus Isolation (Love)

The successful young adult, for the first time, can experience true intimacy
the sort of intimacy that makes possible good marriage or a genuine and
enduring friendship. If successful at this stage he find intimacy on a
profound level (friends and successful relation), If he does not
resolve this struggle, he may experience isolation from others.

Learning Generativity Versus Self-Absorption (Care)

In adulthood, the psychosocial needs demands generativity, both in the sense
of marriage and parenthood, and in the sense of working productively and
creatively.

Integrity Versus Despair (Wisdom) 35-50

If the other previous psychosocial crisis have been
successfully resolved, the mature adult develops the peak of
adjustment; integrity.
He trusts, he is independent and dares the new. He works hard, has
found a well defined role in life, and has developed a self-concept
with which he is happy.
He can be intimate without strain, guilt, regret, or lack of realism;
and he is proud of what he creates his children, his work, or his
hobbies. If one or more of the earlier psychosocial crises have not
been resolved, he may view himself and his life with disgust and
despair.

Age
Attitude towards the other sex
in
years
0-3

3 to 5

6 to
10

10
18

By age 3, a child starts to develop a

sense of being a male or female, and
can identify themselves as one or the
other.
continue to explore their bodies even
more purposefully. It's not a good
idea to scold them when they touch
themselves this will only prompt a
sense of guilt and shame.
Kids this age are especially
interested in pregnancy, birth, and
gender roles boys usually play with
boys, and girls with girls. This is also
the age where their peers and the
media begin to have a bigger
influence on sexual attitudes. Start
"The Talk" Early
Dramatic change for both boys and
girls. Hormone-driven changes are
accompanied by growth spurts that

Message

pre-schoolers are old enough to understand

that some things are not meant to be public,
and no one not even family members or
other people they trust should ever touch
them in a way that feels uncomfortable.
If you've previously said that a loving man
and woman sanctified with our lord blessings
in front of the alter by the holy marriage
might be given a baby, now your child might
want to know how? Answer just enough to
their question dont jump to un necessary
details. Always be willing to listen, honest and
show respect dont panic.
Your body prepare himself to be future father
or mother so that when you find the true love
that is blessed with God in front of the alter.