Preteens are not quite the children they were. And yet, they are not quite the teenagers they will become. They are in a transitional period---a period of preparation. Something new is going to be...
The Preteen: 8 to 13 years
The preteen is a volatile, changing individual who is beginning to be free of dominant adults. Preteens are now extremely interested in and influenced by their circle of friends and acquaintances,...
You and your school-age child
Between the ages of 5 and 8, most children are open, energetic, and easy to get along with. Perhaps that is why some parents and teachers tend to coast along with them. Some mothers and...
Common concerns
During the early school years, children are presented with a new social environment and social challenges unlike any they have had before. At home they were usually in an atmosphere in which it was...
Health and safety
It is important that children have a physical examination before entering school. Many school systems require children to have boosters for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and tuberculin skin...
School days
Starting School Starting school is a major adventure and a dramatic change from past living. Most children can hardly wait to start school. They take this challenge in stride, because their normal...
Portrait of the school-age child
It is extremely easy to see how much 8- year-olds have changed since they were 5. It is not so easy, looking at them when they are 5, to realize how much they will have changed by the time they are...
The School-Age Child: 5 to 8 years
Children between 5 and 8 years old tell you exactly what they feel and think. They inform you readily if they are sick, happy, or miserable. They flaunt their skills proudly and proclaim their...
You and your preschooler
The preschool years can be a delightful time for families. The children are now beyond the age when their physical care was a wearisome chore. And they have not yet reached the age when they will be...
Health and safety
For information on growth in height and weight during these years, see in For Special Consideration. Dental care During the preschool period, your child should visit the dentist. Arrange with your...
