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...