Caring for Your School-Age Child (PDF)

From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date advice for mothers, fathers, and caregivers of school-age childrenYou've outgrown the baby books-but your school-age child needs your guidance and support more than ever. During the ages of 5 to 12, children continue to grow and develop skills and habits that will impact their future health and well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the trusted organization that represents the nation's top pediatricians, presents this revised and updated age-specific guide to help your children thrive during these formative years. A child's school years, while exciting, bring new transitions. A comprehensive resource, Caring for Your School-Age Child includes advice on:* Your child's emotional, physical, behavioral, and social development* The best ways to encourage good nutrition and physical fitness* Gender-specific issues facing boys and girls as they approach adolescence, including the stages of puberty* Your child's media use, including screen time, electronic devices, and internet use and safety* Effective discipline, behavior problems, temper tantrums, and optimal nurturing* Promoting independence and fostering resilience through balanced expectations * Safety and injury prevention, plus handling emergency situations* School issues including promoting good homework skills and social dynamics, and dealing with school problems and learning disabilities* Talking to your child about self-esteem, puberty, being shy, and dealing with prejudice* Family matters, including divorce, stepfamilies, adoption, sibling rivalry, working-parent households, and childcare* Understanding your child's inborn temperament-and how it affects the child-parent relationship* And much more, including a complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and chronic medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes Caring for Your School-Age Child is an essential childcare resource-recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents.