Parenting children at any age presents challenges, although some are predictable, thanks to the work of psychoanalyst Erik Erikson. Erikson’s theory of the stages of human development has helped inform parents and those who work with children for decades. 

The stages Erikson defined outline how individuals acquire skills, knowledge, and confidence as they grow from infants to adults. Learn more about Erikson’s stages of development and how to support teens and young adults here.