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 | As we enjoy the last weeks of summer and turn our thoughts to thinking about the start of school, it's worth it to take a look at where our children are at their particular stage of child development. What is typical for a specific age? What can you expect in the year to come? And how do those skills relate to what will be required of your child in the school year? Here is a breakdown of typical child development milestones for school age children. | |
Child Development: Your Five-Year-Old Child
For a 5-year-old, there will be many steps forward as well as steps back as she navigates new challenges and broadens her world. Many 5-year-olds begin kindergarten begin to spend more time away from the familiarity of home. At this age, children will increasingly express a desire to be independent, but will still want and need cuddles and comfort from mom and dad... Read more
| Child Development: Your Six-Year-Old Child
While some 6-year-olds may be starting kindergarten, many have some experience with school routines from kindergarten and preschool. Six-year-olds are taking some real steps toward independence, although separation anxiety is still not uncommon for many children this age... Read more
| Child Development: Your Seven-Year-Old Child
For 7-year-olds, independence is not just about dressing themselves or brushing their own teeth anymore. Many 7-year-olds may enjoy making significant decisions, such as choosing extracurricular activities or taking on more responsibilities at school and at home. They are in a transitional phase, no longer a wide-eyed kindergartener but not yet a worldly middler-schooler... Read more
| Child Development: Your Eight Year Old Child
Eight-year-olds are becoming more confident about themselves and who they are. At age 8, they will likely have developed some interests and hobbies, and will know what they like and don't like... Read more
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