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Born
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NOT Breastfed
I was not breastfed, which has many downsides to it during the first 2 years of development -
Senses start to develop
Biosocial development, During the first two weeks hearing vision smell taste and touch are all adapting rapidly to the social world. Cognition is changing greatly over the first two years -
Really like mom
Seems like I prefer my mom over anyone else. If anyone else picks me up I will instantly cry about it -
First word
Mom understands me -
Scared
Very scared when this guy comes over and picks me up. -
MY TOYS
Im sick of it when people take my toys away, crying usually helps
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Secure attachment
I was told I had secure attachment, feeling comfortable and confident and the caregiver becomes a base for exploration. -
Becoming more fluent
Continuing to learn about a new word a week -
Proximal parenting
Mom holds me all the time, probably too much. -
Synchrony
I love when mom plays peek a boo, Or when she is just smiling at me. -
Many new things
Teeth brushing, learning to play, going to parks all things helping body development. -
Psysical punishment
Growing up my mom always scared me with a paint spinning stick. I was only hit very rarely, but the thought of it was terrifying.
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Brushing my teeth
Mom always tells me to brush my teeth, I rarely listen.
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Right handed
Right handed is best
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Can ride a bike
Can ride a bike and play catch with dad, I'm getting good
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Can pour milk a little better
I'm still spilling the milk everywhere, but I AM better than I was before
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Child Maltreatment
My parents treat me well, I am always taken to the park, dad plays catch with me, and they feed me way to much.
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No child care center for me
I never had a babysitter, and never had any type of "head start" programs. While it was definately better that I was with my mom all the time, It may have been beneficial to have been placed in a head start.
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Lots of friends
I have a few friends that I always play in the sprinkler with in the summer, they are around my age and we have a good time.
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I dont like him
I have never felt this way before, this kid always takes my ball away, I am having a feeling of dislike towards someone for him.
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egocentrism
Yeah, I do only care about myself, dont care if my sister is crying because I took her toy
cognitive early childhood -
Wait...Clouds are alive?
Im beginning to think clouds are alive, they move, make shapes and look pretty! Cognitive- early development -
My vocab is HUGE
I know about 10000 words! cognitive- early childhood -
Chin Stiches
Falling off bike at grandmas -
Brushing my teeth
Brushing my teeth everyday, mom was right it does feel better -
Lots of new friends exercising
Around the block we play many sports, from street hockey to baseball, and there are so many people involved
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Childhood obesity
I am not overweight, if anything I am too skinny. None of my friends are bigger either, we all actively play outside.
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Little Scientist
Doing many experiments to see how things react. Much trial and error -
Sister has asthma
I have never heard of asthma until my mom told me my sister had it. She has a hard time breathing and has to use a maching all the time to help her breath. It is scary. -
Special education
A few of my friends are in special education, They are given a "response to intervention" learning environment, where they demonstrate below average achievement by means of special intervention
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Higher learning
I was put in a higher level reading class because I was learning fast.
cognitive middle childhood -
Catholic school
I hate going, but every week for a few hours I get my catholic education done.
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Social cognition
It took me a while to learn but I think i am finally grasping social cognition, people think I am weird when I play with my crayons in school.
psychosocial- middle childhood -
Started Playing Baseball
Started playing baseball for the city -
Someone stole my bike
Someone took my bike, which was my most prized item. It was my favorite, it was better then my friends bikes.
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Puberty
Woah, things are getting crazy.
biosocial- adolescence -
Junior High
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September 11
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Still skinny
I am eating pretty bad but am still very active in school.
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No sex
Didn't have sex too soon!
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Broken Arm
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Bad imaginary audience
Why is everyone looking at my hair, I thought I did it good today. Stop staring at me teacher, I look good. -
High School
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Stopped playing baseball
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Got First job
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Dropped out of High School
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Got Second Job
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Got GED
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Lost Job
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Started taking classes in college
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Eating better
Started eating better, started to care what I was eating and how to stay healthy. Biosocial -
Exercising
After watching what I was eating decided to kick it up a notch and start to exercise. Biosocial. -
Does NOT take risks
Does not take risks with drugs and alcohol, these events will hinder the "healthy" habit that has been established -
College, I need this
Finally made a decision about college. Going for pharmacy. Now I need to start going full time. Cognitive development -
Any religion?
Rethink my thoughts on religion. Still no beliefs? Cognitive development -
Am I who I think I am?
Really evaluating everything I have achieved and who I have become. Maybe I am a little antisocial? I can change this. Psychosocial -
Finally met someone worthwhile?
After about a year of not having any luck, it seems I may have found someone worth my time. Am going to start to see her more often. Hopefully I can stay with her! Psycosocial- Intimacy -
I may need some new friends..
Since my life has been changing so much I may have left most of my friends behind. I really need to get out there and start making new ones, but it is tough for me. I know it will be hard, I have a nice girlfriend who I can have deep conversations with, but no male friends to bond with.. Psycosocial, Male-Male/Male-female relationship -
No more hookups
Now that I have been in a steady relationship looking back on hookups is just silly, why would I have wasted my time on that when I could have been with my love! Psycosocial- Hookups without commitment -
Starting to be successful
I always had some inner doubts about being successful, but when i try to accomplish something I usually can do it. About to transfer schools because of a high GPA! Psycosocial - Self esteem -
6 months relationship
Its been great so far! One of the things I have learned to do Is listen. I used to always withdraw every time my partner wanted to talk about something I am doing wrong, but now if I actually confront my problems it is better for both of us! Psycosocial- Relationship success -
Start Pharm School
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Moving out from parents..
After me and my parents have been working together financially it is time for me to leave. i have to attend a different school far away, and I can no longer stay with her. We had a good mutual relationship, both helping with money to stay where we were at. I wish i could stay and help some more, but I cannot. We also get along mentally, as we have a lot in common, and we do not have many othe rpeople we can consult about our problems. Psycosocial- Linked family -
Married!
Got married to my love whom I have dated since college. -
Basketball is tiring.
Almost about to be 30, it seems that basketball is much more tiring then it used to be. Biosocial- Senescence -
Pharm school graduate
Graduated from Pharm school, congrats! -
Basketball-Too slow
Man Last time I played was a few years ago and I remember being tired, but now It seems I am so much slower than I used to be. Biosocial adult- Agility decrease- Middle age spread -
Son!
Wife is pregnant with a child, a son. I am only anticipating having one child. -
Got a good full time pharmacy job
Finally got a steady job after graduating. -
It seems I am thinking slower..
I used to be able to know exactly what medicine to prescribe in a heartbeat, but now I have to think about it for a few more seconds. On the other hand, I seem to know MUCH more than I did before.
Cognitive adult- IQ changes. -
Still no tobacco use
It seems I have made it through life with smoking very few cigarettes. What a great accomplishment as most people are starting to develop lung cancer or other diseases from it. Biosocial adult- tobacco. -
Not obese!
There are many consequences of obesity but I have always been under average for my height, and it hasnt changed since. Biosocial- Obesity consequences. -
Need glasses
I went to the Doctors to get my routine checkup, now I am perscribed glasses. i always thought I had perfect vision, even now! He says that I have nearsightedness though Biosocial adult- Sense organs -
Some say Midlife crisis
You know I really love computers, why didn't I make a career in it? I have a lot of friends that have made much more then I with less school in that field. I may just try and do it right now. But, I have prepared for this time called a "crisis" so hopefully I can turn it to help me positively, instead of it to be negative" Psycosocial adult- midlife crisis -
Not falling for alcohol abuse!
While many people are getting caught up in life situations and falling into a mild depression, they turn to alcohol. Fortunately I can keep my head high through my rough times and avoid it. -
Not a divorce yet!
While there is a huge amount of people getting divorces, I am proud to say I am not one of them. There are many consequences of divorce, and most of the damage is to the children. There is also chances to hurt my self esteem, and to make me have thoughts of failure. Psychosocial - Relationships. -
Kid is getting bigger than me
I knew this day would come, my son is faster, stronger, and getting almost as smart as me. It is tough for me to see him like this, but I admire him so much still.. Psycosocial adult- family bonds. -
High blood pressure
Diagnosed, I have always had higher then average, but now I am over 150,90. It is getting pretty bad. -
Successful kid
It seems my son Is trying hard to become the best he can be, attending college and such. -
Grandkid
My son just told me he is expecting, a GIRL! -
Compassionate grandparent
Yes, I tend to get my grandchild whatever they want. Although I still try to make sure I am respeced and obayed. It is a tough route. psychosocial-late adulthood -
Primary aging
Although I have controlled my health habits to a tee, I still have higher then average blood pressure, even though it is classified as secondary aging, I am saying mine is primary aging Biosocial- late adulthood -
Young old at 65
I know I am still young compared to many, I have little health problems and am pretty set financially compared to most, giving me the classification of young old. biosocial-late adulthood -
Wear and tear
I believe in this theory. Over time I have taken care of myself above averagely, and I still am aging almost the same as everyone around me. "It just happens" biosocial- late adulthood -
People say I talk to much
I'm just trying to hold a conversation though, It always looks to me like they are paying attention, but I am probably just overseeing something, because people seem to always want me to shut up. (senses failing to notice)
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Life review
I am very content with what I have accomplished, and enjoy telling people my story. It is still fresh in my mind.
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Self theories
Yes, I believe that each person is different in how they age. How they have taken care of themselves along with genes will ultimately control it.
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Activity theory
Although through most of my life I have been more withdrawn, I find myself always wanting someone to talk to, or even walk with. It is a very nice thing.
late adulthood-psychosocial -
Compulsive hoarding, nah
Yes, I do tend to keep a lot of my old valuables and memories around the house, but I am definately NOT a hoarder.
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Elderspeak
Just because I am getting old does not mean I want to hear people talking to me like I am a baby. I can still comprehend things fine, I think this is making me worse. Biosocial-Late adulthood -
Still remember it like it was yesterday
Ahh, the road I took to my career. Dropping out of school, becoming a manager, going back to school, becoming a pharmacist... it hasn't changed in my memory at all. I'll be telling my grandchildren this story soon.
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Using more of my brain, a bad thing..
It seems I have more of a wandering mind then I use to, its hard for me to stay focused, and I find myself daydreaming or saying random comments. I am using more of my brain though... Aging brain-Cognitive-Late adulthood -
Wait a second, who is the mayor?
While I can still remember everything from my career (it seems), I am having a VERY hard time remembering the mayor of the city, or a new friends name. It's not really a big deal though, I understand that this is normal.
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Fell down!
I fell down and have a huge bruise on my hip. Fortunately the doctor says I will be fine and have no problems. Luckily I am not full of fear, the doctor says that some people stop their activity when they fall, causing many problems biosocial- late adulthood -
Self-actualization
Well I think I have accomplished everything I could already. Love, career, shelter. Now I can just enjoy myself and spend my time thinking and better understanding things
late adulthood-psychosocial -
heart attack
Probably due to my high blood pressure, I know this will get me eventually. -
Could my senses be making thinking harder for me?
Since all of my senses seem to be much less efficient then they were before, It makees me feel dumb, but I know that this is just a part of aging. For example when I am unable to see the turn off ramp on the freeway I pass up the exit to get home, sigh.
Lateadulthood- cognitive -
Still working, age 70
Yeah I am still working, I definately do not need the money but it keeps me moving, thinking, and gives me something to do. Plus it makes me feel good about myself
-phychosocial late adulthood -
Trying out some cognition strategies
In an effort to help my failing retrieval memory, I am working with some people to figure out some strategies to increase it. It seems to be helping me out pretty well, and makes me feel better about my aging self.
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Still married =]
We have been through a lot, living together, raising a child, and going through our rough patches. But we are still as close as ever.
late adulthood-psychosocial -
Hearing
Well, I can barely hear anything. I am in the majority of people here. Time to get hearing aids. biosocial- late adulthood -
Wait a second, I love housework?
Yes, I help the wife with the house cleaning, have a garden, and plan birthdays with her. This has become an enjoyable pasttime for me. psychosocial-late adulthood -
Aging in place
I hope to be able to age in place for as long as I can. I want to stay with my wife here for as long as I can. psychosocial- late adulthood -
Hope
I am getting pretty old now, and I always go with my wife to church. Although I do not believe it, it does raise my hope about dying. death-late adulthood -
Heart attack, stuck in hospital
Had another heart attack, even though I am bed ridden and have a bad outlook, but I actually seem "ready". It is weird. -
Feel bad for wife
I may very well die here, but the thing that is hurting me the most is my wife. I dont want her to feel any grief. -
Dead
RIP Kevin Blanchard- High blood pressure has made a heart attack the cause of death.