Elementary Kids

Your big kid will change a lot between the ages of 5 to 8. Find out more about the physical, social and emotional, and speech and language developmental milestones to expect from older kids, and get great expert advice on tackling the tough topics, dealing with discipline, ending the bedtime battles, and solving behavior problems like tattling, teasing, and talking back.

Development & Behavior Health & Safety Caring For Your Child Learning & School Games & Activities

Development & Behavior
Behavior
Behavior Problems
Discipline Strategies
Development
Age-by-age
Physical Development
Social & Emotional Development
Speech & Language Development
Milestones

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Health & Safety
Guides & Overviews
A-to-Z Guide to Illnesses & Injuries
Symptom Guide
Injuries & Accidents
Bites & Stings
Bumps, Falls & Broken Bones
Burns
Child Abuse
Cuts & Scrapes
Poisoning
Sprains & Strains
Illnesses & Conditions
Allergies & Asthma
Chronic Conditions
Cold, Cough & Flu
Constipation & Diarrhea
Ear Infections & Other Ear Conditions
Eye Conditions
Emotional & Mental Health
Fever
Foot Conditions
Genital Conditions
Head & Hair Conditions
Rashes & Other Skin Conditions
Throat & Mouth Conditions
Vomiting & Other Stomach Conditions
Weight Problems
Treatments & Healthcare
Drugs & Remedies
First Aid
Doctor Visits
Vaccines
Safety & Childproofing
Emergency Preparedness
Safety Hazards at Home
Car Safety
Safety Hazards Out & About

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Caring For Your Child
Nutrition & Food
Food Safety
Nutrition Guide
Quick & Healthy Meals
Weight Issues
Winning the Food Wars
Sleep
Sleep Problems & Concerns
Bedtime Battles
Bed-Wetting
Bed-Wetting 101
Parenting Strategies
Talking About Difficult Subjects
Teaching Values

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Learning & School
Learning
Building Reading Skills
Building Math Skills
Building Speaking & Listening Skills
Building Writing Skills
Learning Styles
Homework & Study Skills
School
Finding a Great School
Learning Milestones
School Readiness
Working With Teachers
Special Needs Kids
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Gifted Children
Learning Disabilities


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Games & Activities
Activities & Play
Collections
Games & Activities
Sports & Exercise
Playing Music
Playdates
Entertainment
Books
Video Games
Movies
Music
TV
Media-Savvy Parenting


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