Stages by Joana Cruz https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o Made with fortitude en-us 2016-09-09 15:34:09 UTC 2026-03-07 17:40:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Beginning Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122783228 ~ Begins with the establishment of the family unit when the couple marries.
~ Adjust to married life and separation from parents.
~ Establish feeling of interdependence. ]]> 2016-09-09 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122783228 Childbearing Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122784472 ~ Birth of children and focus turns to needs of the children. 
~ New responsibilities 
~ Interpersonal relationships expand in family.
~ Role conflicts may occur.]]> 2016-09-09 15:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122784472 Parenting Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122785150 ~ Reorganization of the family around school age children. 
~ Parents recognize individual needs of each child while sharing family goals.
~ Parents involved in children's activities
~ Teens seek more independence.]]> 2016-09-09 15:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122785150 Launching Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122786071 ~ Children leave home (leave for college, careers, and marriage). 
~ Parents refocus on their relationship.
~ Parents relate to sons and daughters as adults.]]> 2016-09-09 15:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122786071 Middle-Years Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122786785 ~ Prepare for retirement.
~ ''Empty-nest'' stage.
~ Parents provide emotional support as adult children establish their own families and careers.
~ Parent often become grandparents.
~ Prepare for retirement. ]]> 2016-09-09 15:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122786785 Aging Stage 1219123 https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122787620 ~ Retirement.
~ Focus on friendships, hobbies, interest, and travel.
~ Grand-parenting continues.]]> 2016-09-09 15:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1219123/s4unfpy5uf8o/wish/122787620