BBC - Parenting - Your kids

Primary school children Between the ages of four and 12, 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.

In this section

Bullying and your child
What to do if your child is being bullied - or is the bully

Confidence building
Why it's vital to continue work on your child's self-esteem

Friendships
The importance of friends to your child's development

Giving praise
Praising your child is crucial to building their self image

Moods, stress and depression
How and why your child may suffer from stress

School holidays: what to do
A survival guide to keeping a bored child entertained

Sibling relationships
Practical ideas for harmonious sibling relationships

Sleep strategies
Simple ways to get children to sleep through the night

Starting school
Help your child - and yourself - manage that daunting first day

Your child's behaviour
How to deal with behaviour your child learns at school

Your communication with your child
Pay attention and make sure you give them the right messages

Your relationship with your child
Enjoy being a parent - before the teenage years kick in!

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