Adulthood

Humans are constantly growing and developing from the moment of conception to the moment of death. Each person goes through a series of developmental stages throughout the course of their lives.

Finding meaning in life is important to most of us. Our biological make-up and our environmental influences are part of what forms us as we grow. What we decide to do with those factors is up to us.

By citing the action, the command of "act like an adult," people refer to maturity, responsibility, and commitment. In essence, adulthood is defined by these intangible measures of emotional development rather than the concrete physical symptoms of puberty.

Parents may not realize that spoiling children can have a negative impact on them later in life.

The writer will describe the biological, cognitive, developmental and emotional changes that take place in late adulthood.

A subjective review of the biological, social, emotional, and psychological changes that occur in adulthood

A brief look at memory in the elderly and how memory changes with age. Suggestions for memory improvement in the elderly are offered.

Maintaining healthy habits can help you throughout your life.

From the beginning of young adulthood through Mid-adulthood, People face a multitude of changes.

For children who use neuroleptic medications in childhood, there may be an increased risk for developing tardive dyskinesia in the long term.

For children who live with asthma, there is an increased risk for developing migraine complications in adolescence or early adulthood.

This article looks at a few of the changes experienced during stages of development of the adolescent, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

"Stop This Train," a song from John Mayer's Continuum,is a song that speaks to a common theme in Mayer's songs: that messy place between adolescence and adulthood.

A look at how the idea of adulthood has become marginalized in modern society.

A good car is not necessarily the best car. Sometimes it’s not about horsepower or luxury.

It's fun, it's happy, and being silly will delight you! Everyone needs a bit of goofiness in their day. So be happy, be silly, and make fun memories.

Fatherless movie characters in films with dramatic plots often have surrogate parents in the form of a mentor helping them hone their professional talents.

As we view today's youth, some have commented that they lack compassion for their elders. This is a look at whose to share the responsibility for what seems to be a lapse in the care for our loved ones.

Women need to put a greater value on play for themselves.

A brief, poetic reflection on the wonder of childhood.

Forever Undone. A poem about divorce. From a daughter's view.

In between high school drama and real world stress lies a whole separate world of trials and tribulations

To My Dear Child, Eighteen is just enough....

A parent's letter to their child as they enter adulthood

I was 19 when I lost my dad - and until then I thought I was all grown up. But I continue to learn from him every day. His voice resonates in my soul

Beware of the Inner Critic Are you looking for your true personality type? Are you trying to find yourself? Do you want to reach your potential? Immediately...do not stop...do not think...throw that inner critic out the door!

According to Albert Einstein, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." Parents who are enablers never allow their child to learn how to balance.