Psychological Development Stages

noun the point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something

adjective at an equal distance from the extremities of something; central

adverb at or near the center

• The meeting will take place in the middle of the day.
• Let's meet in the middle of the park at noon.
• I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire.
• She found herself in the middle of a heated argument between her friends.

noun A phase of child development characterized by temper tantrums and defiance, typically occurring around the age of two

• The stage of development known as the terrible twos is characterized by increased independence and challenging behavior in young children.
• My toddler is going through the terrible twos right now and it's been quite a handful!
• The terrible twos are no joke - my kid is driving me crazy with tantrums!
• Dealing with a difficult boss can feel like navigating the terrible twos all over again.