Major Influences

There are four major time periods in a person's life. These time periods will each have a predominant emphasis and a particular challenge. The first time period lasts approximately thirty years and it is important for parents to understand because it does cover all of the childhood years.

PINNACLE OF TWO

The Two for the First Pinnacle is a sensitive period with an emphasis on cooperation, group activity, sharing and learning to relate well with others.

The lessons involved involve developing those skills needed for successful, well balanced relationships with others. This child should not feel pressured to take leadership roles but should feel encouraged instead to enjoy her role as participant in a variety of social situations.

CHALLENGE OF FIVE

The Challenge for Maya's early years is a Five. The Five represents curiosity, freedom, communication and personal expression.

In the Challenge position, the Five indicates a need for Maya to explore her world and indulge her creative and curious nature without hopelessly scattering her energy. In a child's chart, a Challenge of Five may indicate a hyperactive nature or, at the far end of the scale, a child who is frightened of any sort of change.