COMMUNICATIONS ADVICE FOR PARENTS

                                                   Be accessible to your children Learn about your children’s interests — for example, favourite music and activities — and show interest in them Initiate conversations...

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW—CHILD DEVELOPMENT (10-14 YEARS)

Children in this age bracket go through dramatic changes. It is normal for them to swing from being happy to being sad or from feeling smart to feeling dumb. They may worry about personal traits that are vital to them, but hardly noticeable to others. With a growing ability to see...

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW—CHILD DEVELOPMENT (6-9YEARS)

As children within this age group grow, new and exciting abilities are noticed. It’s not uncommon for children of this age to want to play only with friends of the same sex. Some of the critical aspects of child development (6-9 years) are; Physical Development- More physical abilities will develop....

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW—CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3-5YEARS)

This is critical time in the life of children as they make friends and begin connecting with more adults beyond their families. They want to explore and learn about everything. Some of the critical aspects of child development (3-5 years) are; Physical Development- Hopping, climbing, swinging, and doing somersaults begin...

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW—CHILD DEVELOPMENT (0-2YEARS)

The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Every child is unique but parents deal with similar issues around the same time. The way parents choose to deal with these issues has an important impact on how healthy and competent their...

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