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Rolled Over
Lianne rolled from her front to her back. This is one of the first developments in gross motor development, after the ability to hold her head up on her own. This happened at 5 months of age. p. 141 -
Overextension
At 14 months, Lianne has learned the word "bird," but now calls anything that flies (butterflies, planes, ect.) a bird. This is an example of overextension, where Lianne is using one word in her limited vocabulary to name similar things. p. 194 -
Gross Motor Movement
Today while outside, Lianne climbed the few steps up onto the porch all by herself! However, she could not get back down and needed help. This is typical of a child around her age (16 months) as they are developing their gross motor movements and capable of doing more than simply toddling around, but they are not fully coordinated in any respect. p. 181 -
Self-Recognition
Lianne saw her reflection in the car window today and pulled her blowout of her hair. This is the frst instance of self-recognition for her. She now recognizes that she is an individual person and can recognize that in things like mirrors. She is 20 months old. p. 203 -
Animism
Lianne was carrying one of her toy trucks across the room today and accidentally dropped it, breaking off one of the little plastic side mirrors. She got upset and started to cry because she was thought that she had hurt the truck. Lianne's attribution of human characteristics (the ability to feel pain) is called animism, typical during early childhood. Lianne is 4 years old. p. 242 -
Menarche
Today was an exciting day for Lianne - she finally experienced her menarche! Lianne now has her menstrual cycles, or her primary sex characteristics, and is capable of recreating life (one day!). p. 343 -
Age of Exploration
Lianne is finally 18 and considered "an adult," however she is still in the stage of emerging adulthood. Having received a full-ride academic scholarship to the state university, she has decided to move out of her family home and into the campus dorms. Moving from residence to residence is an expected factor of emerging adulthood as Lianne explores her new independence and tries out her new freedoms. p. 404 -
Entering Young Adulthood
Although Lianne has not finished her 4-year degree, she met the love of her life through one of the university clubs her freshman year. Now they are getting married! This huge event is considered one of the cultural signs of entering young adulthood (among others such as taking responsibility for oneself). p. 459