Have you ever stopped to wonder why two children can grow up in similar homes and yet become two completely different people throughout their lives? Why is it that one may develop confidence while another might struggle with shame? Well, this is something that may have been decades in the making, from needing a bottle to driving a car.

In this episode, we will explore Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, which is kind of like a map that helps explain how our earliest life experiences mold and refine who we are today. Whether you are a parent, a therapist, or just someone as curious as I am, understanding these stages can change the way we see children and, hopefully, ourselves.