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4 January 2008
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Primary school children Between the ages of four and 12, children often copy the behaviour they most admire, so it's an important time to work on self-esteem, before the onslaught of adolescence! This section shows you how.

In this section

Appreciate your child
Enjoy being a parent - before the teenage years kick in!

Bullying
What to do if your child is being bullied - or is the bully

Communicating with your child
Pay attention and make sure you give them the right messages

Confidence building
Why it's vital to continue work on your child's self-esteem

Developmental stages: four to seven years
Learn how to let go and foster independence in your child

Development stages: seven to ten years
Watch as your child thrives on learning and activity

Discipline
How to deal with behaviour your child learns at school

Friendships
The importance of friends to your child's development

Giving praise
Praising your child is crucial to building their self image

Lying and stealing
Tips for dealing with and preventing dishonest behaviour

Moods, stress and depression
How and why your child may suffer from stress

Music for five- to seven-year-olds
The right music can boost your child's confidence at school

Music for seven- to 11-year-olds
Suggestions of instruments your child can learn to play

School holidays
A survival guide to keeping a bored child entertained

Sibling relationships
Practical ideas for harmonious sibling relationships

Starting school
Help your child - and yourself - manage that daunting first day

Sleep strategies
Simple ways to get children to sleep through the night

Typical personality
Harness your child's vivid imagination and curiosity

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