Physical & Emotional Growth -- Grade-schooler milestones
New fears and challenges, budding rebellion, curiosity about bodies —- the grade-schooler stage is an action-packed smorgasbord of physical and emotional development.
10 Tips on Talking to Your Grade-Schooler about Death
One of the toughest things to discuss with a child is the subject of death. But as your grade-school age child gets older, it’s increasingly more likely that she will have to deal with the loss of a loved one, whether it’s the death of a grandparent, another family member, or even a pet.
One of the toughest things to discuss with a child is the subject of death. But as your grade-school age child gets older, it’s increasingly more likely that she will have to deal with the loss of a loved one, whether it’s the death of a grandparent, another family member, or even a pet.
Guide to Your Growing Grade-Schooler
What can your school-age child do and when can he do it? Here's a general guideline of his physical milestones.
What can your school-age child do and when can he do it? Here's a general guideline of his physical milestones.
When Should Puberty Start?
For many children, especially girls, puberty can start as early as age 9. About.com's resident pediatrician, Vincent Iannelli, MD, addresses the question of early puberty.
For many children, especially girls, puberty can start as early as age 9. About.com's resident pediatrician, Vincent Iannelli, MD, addresses the question of early puberty.
Child Development: Your 7-Year-Old
What can your child do at age 7? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 7-year-old's abilities and interests.
What can your child do at age 7? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 7-year-old's abilities and interests.
Child Development: Your 8-Year-Old
What can your child do at age 8? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 8-year-old's abilities and interests.
What can your child do at age 8? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 8-year-old's abilities and interests.
Child Development: Your 9-Year-Old
What can your child do at age 9? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 9-year-old's abilities and interests.
What can your child do at age 9? What is he interested in and where is he emotionally and physically? Get the scoop on a typical 9-year-old's abilities and interests.