Between the ages of four and 9, children often copy the behaviour they most admire, so it's an important time to work on self-esteem, before the onslaught of adolescence! This section shows you how.
Children
Behavioural issues
Tackling your child's bad behaviour can be difficult at the best of times. Find out how to deal with behaviour your child learns at school.
- Children and discipline - tips on positive discipline for children
Emotional development
Praising your child goes a long way. Find out what you can do to support them and ensure a healthy relationship with them.
- Building confidence in children - boosting their self-esteem
- Communicating with children - how to communicate effectively with your child
- Children's moods - stress and depression in your school age child
- Praising children - boosting your child's self-esteem and praising their behaviour
Physical development
An interactive tool to help you estimate your child's adult height.
- Child height calculator - get our calculator to provide you with an estimate
Relationships with others
Discover practical ways for establishing harmonious sibling relationships and find out about the importance of friends to your child's development.
- Children and bullying - what to do if your child is being bullied
- Children and friendships - how your child establishes relationships with others
- Sibling relationships - practical ideas for getting your children to enjoy each other's company
- Parent and child relationship - how to maintain a healthy bond
School
Help your child - and yourself - manage that daunting first day.
- Starting school - helping them to overcome their first day nerves
Sleep
Simple ways to get children to sleep through the night.
- Children and sleep - how to get your child to establish a regular bedtime routine
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