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Stages & Milestones for Ages 8-10

Stages & Milestones for Ages 8-10

 

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Readiness Rules
Gauge your child's growing self-reliance.
Bumps in the Road
This age group is ready to make sense of family news, good or bad.
Discipline Problems: "She Never Listens!"
Is your child tuning you out? Avoid discipline problems by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
Discipline Dilemma: "He Can't Keep His Hands to Himself!"
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
The Truth About Lying
Learning to fib is an important step in your child’s development.
Let's Be Friends
Help your child's friendships flourish — even in the face of difficulty.
This Is Me!
Nurture your child's identity and self-esteem.
Puppy Love
The word crush at this stage doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it does.
The Age of Reason
Around the time of her 7th birthday, your child's conscience emerges to help guide her actions.
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