Title: “Navigating the Family Lifecycle: Understanding Stages and Tasks for Successful Family Dynamics”

In your essay, you will examine the fundamental principles of family dynamics through the stages of the family lifecycle.  To begin, identify the stages included in the family development lifecycle and provide a brief definition/description of each.  Finally, for each listed stage, explain the major task(s) that the individual and family must accomplish within that stage and the requisite skills that the individual or family will develop to successfully tackle that stage.