Parenting the 8-year-old

When you understand how your 8-year-old is developing, you are best equipped to parent him. Here's what's going on in your spunky, smart 8-year-old.
The fact that time flies is evidenced by any 8-year-old's young life. In just a handful of years, your precious, tiny baby has exploded into a verifiable little person. While this miraculous growth can be shocking from a parental perspective, this year is full of adventures and new milestones for your child. As a parent, you are best equipped to interact with your 8-year-old when you understand what is happening developmentally. Physical development As with most of the childhood years, this year is full of growth. Kids may want to push their bedtimes a bit later, but they still need

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Parenting the 8-year-old

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