Middle childhood (ages 9–11)
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Millstones of development
The growing independence from your child’s family and interest in friends are now evident. Healthy friendships are important for your child's development, but peer pressure can be strong during this time. Children who feel good about themselves can resist negative peer pressure and make better choices for themselves. This is an important time for children to gain a sense of responsibility with increasing independence. In addition, the physical changes of puberty are still visible, especially in girls. Another big change is the need to prepare children starting middle or junior high school during this time.
Here is some information on how children develop in middle childhood:
Emotional/social change
Children of this age may be:
- Start building stronger, more complex friendships and peer relationships. Psychologically important for friends, especially the same sex.
- Experience more peer pressure.
- Learn more about his body when he reaches puberty. Body image and eating problems sometimes begin at this age.
Thinking and learning
Children of this age may be:
- Face more educational challenges in school.
- Become more independent of the family.
- Start looking at other people’s perspectives more clearly.
- The duration of attention increases.
Positive parenting tips
Here are some things to look for when selecting yours:
- Spend time with your kids. Talk to her friends, her accomplishments, and the challenges she faces.
- Get involved with your child’s school. Go to school events; Meet your child’s teachers
- Encourage your child to join school and community groups such as a sports team or volunteer for a charity.
- Help your child increase their awareness of right and wrong. Friends can force him to smoke or smoke like dangerous physical courage.
- Help your child develop a sense of responsibility - Involve your child in household chores such as cleaning and cooking. Talk about saving money and spending wisely with your children.
- Meet the families of your children's friends.
- Talk to your children about respecting others. Encourage him to help those in need. Talk to him about what to do when others are not kind or abusive.
- Help your child set goals. Encourage him to think about the skills and abilities he wants to develop and how to develop them.
- Establish clear rules and adhere to them. In the absence of an adult, talk about what you expect from your child (behavior). If you give reasons for the rules, it will help him to know what to do in most cases.
- Use discipline to guide and protect your child rather than punish him so that your child will feel bad about himself.
- When using compliments, help your child think about his or her own accomplishments. Saying “I am proud of you” rather than “I should be proud of myself” encourages you to make good choices when there is no one to praise your child.
- Talk to your child about the normal physical and mental changes of adolescence.
- Encourage your child to read every day. Talk to her about her homework.
- Be affectionate, honest with your child, and do things together as a family.
Child safety first
Children with greater independence and less adult supervision are at risk of injury from falls and other hazards. Here are some tips to help protect your baby:
- Keep your child safe in the car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration exterior sign indicates that your child should be placed on the booster seat until it fits snugly on the seat belt. Remember: Sit in the back seat until your child is 12 years old because he is safe. Motor vehicle accidents are a very common cause of accidental death in children of this age.
- Find out where your child is and whether he is a responsible adult. When your child calls you, you can find him there and plan the time you expect him to reach home.
- Make sure your child wears a helmet when riding a bike or skateboard or using inline skates; riding a motorcycle, snowmobile, or all-terrain vehicle; Or playing contact games.
- Most children come home from school before parents go home for work. It is important to have clear rules and plans when your child is alone.
Healthy body
- Give plenty of fruits and vegetables; Limit foods high in solid fat, sugar, or salt and prepare healthy foods for family meals.
- Place a television set outside your child's bedroom. Set limits for screen time and develop a media usage plan for your family. Eternal symbol
- Encourage your child to engage in a day of physical activity that is appropriate and enjoyable and varied at once! Make sure your child is doing three types of activity: aerobic activity, such as running, strengthening muscles, climbing, and strengthening bones - such as jumping rope - at least three days a week.
- Make sure your child is getting the recommended sleep each night: 6–12 years for school-age children, 9–12 hours for 24 hours (including naps)
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