Ep. 84 Stages of Development

"Welcome, everyone! Today we're taking a deep dive into the stages of human development — from the early ideas of Jean Piaget to the lifelong theory of Erik Erikson. These two thinkers laid the foundation for how we understand the way people grow, think, and behave over time. We’ll begin with Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which outlines how children's thinking evolves through distinct stages — from learning through senses and movement as infants, to developing logic, abstract thinking, and problem-solving as they grow. Then we’ll explore Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages, which map out the emotional and social challenges we face at each stage of life — from building trust in infancy, to forming identity in adolescence, to finding meaning and integrity in our later years. Along the way, we'll talk about how these theories connect to real life — in parenting, education, relationships, and even our own self-reflection. Whether you're a student, a parent, an educator, or just curious about why humans are the way they are, there's something here for you. So let’s break it down, stage by stage, mind and heart, from birth to old age. Let’s talk development — Piaget to Erikson, and everything in between."**