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Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 8-10

 

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Talking About Stranger Safety
Have a calm, honest, age-appropriate conversation with your child about meeting strangers and avoiding potential dangers. Here's how.
Can-Do Kids' Chores
Kids can (and almost always should) help around the house. Here's what they are capable of.
12 Ways to Develop Your Child's Organizational Skills
Fun activities like cooking and collecting teach planning, sorting, and classifying.
This Is Me!
Nurture your child's identity and self-esteem.
Little Obsessions
The intensity of boys' role-playing games are a natural stage in their development.
What's Money Worth?
by Howard Stock
Get tips for how to turn your kids turn into financially secure adults.
Keys to Communication
By valuing your conversations with your child, you encourage his independence and trust.
How to Foster Independence
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Encouraging increased independence supports both social and intellectual development.
4 Ways to Inspire an Underachiever
As schoolwork gets more challenging, kids can feel overwhelmed. Here's how to help your child tackle tough assignments with confidence.
Stress Management for Tweens: Start Slow
Finding stillness in a busy world can help your tween manage stress.

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