Stages of Family Development(When do they take place?)

1)Engagement Stage(Begins when the the couple acknowledges to themselves and others that they are considering marriage 2)Establishment Stage(Extends from the wedding up until the birth of the first child) 3)Expectant Stage(Begins with conception and continues through pregnancy) 4)Parenthood Stage(Begins at birth or adoption of first child) 5)Disengagement Stage(Begins when the grown children depart from home) 6)Senescence Stage(Last stage of life cycle)