 Caring and care for Kids and Children ages 5-9
The baby fat is gone, and so is your completely dependent child.
An independent, more assertive spirit is awakening. Preferences in food, clothing and entertainment are declared (with astonishing, if not amusing, clarity). Personality traits and quirks are more defined. School is center stage.
Your child is experiencing significant gains in emotional and cognitive development. Prepare yourself for lots of questions:
Can I try?
Why do you do that?
Why do I have a baby brother?
How come you don't have to do homework?
Where did Grandma go, and why can't I see her anymore?
The answers you provide and the behavior you model will make a lasting impression, especially when it comes to issues of:
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