School-age children are those between the ages of 5-12 years old. During this period, children experience significant physical, mental, and social development. They continue to grow taller and gain weight each year. Their motor skills, thinking abilities, reading skills, and social behaviors also develop. Parents can support their children's healthy development by encouraging exercise, nutrition, sleep, hobbies, and spending quality time together.

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION: Who are school-age children? School-age children are those 5 to 12 years of age. This time period is a stage of continuing growth and development for your young child. He will go through many changes in his physical, mental, and social development. While all children may grow at a different rate, the following indicates the average for school-aged children 6 to 12 years old: Weight: average gain of about 5 to 7 pounds a year Height: average growth of about 2.5 inches per year

6. 1. Body make-up: Your child's body continues to change as he grows older. His bones, muscles, fat, and skin grow and develop. These changes occur quickly as he reaches puberty. Puberty is the period where the body matures sexually. Body hair starts to grow and body odor may appear. Girls start to develop their breasts. Later, they may also start menstruating (having a monthly period). Puberty may start as early as seven years of age in girls, and nine years of age in boys.

7. 2. Movement skills: Your child's strength, balance, and coordination (ability to move smoothly) improve further. Smoothness and speed with physical activities allow him to participate in sports. Hand and finger control also improves.

8. 3. Weight and height: At the start of the school-age years, a child's height may be about 43 and one-half inches. Weight may be about 43 pounds. Later, as puberty starts, your child's height and weight will increase quickly. On the average, a child's height may reach 59 inches at age 12. Girls are likely to weigh more than boys. Girls may weigh about 93 pounds while boys may weigh about 89 pounds.

10. 6- to 7-year-olds: » enjoys many activities and stays busy » likes to paint and draw » may lose first tooth » vision is as sharp as an adult's vision » practices skills in order to become better » jumps rope » rides a bike

13. As children enter into school-age, their abilities and understanding of concepts and the world around them continue to grow. While children may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones children may reach in this age group:

18. Reading skills: Your child can name numbers and letters easily. As early as six years of age, your child may be able to read single words and understand what he is reading. Later, he may be able to read fluently and pronounce words correctly.

19. Thinking skills: By the school-age years, your child begins to think logically. He can make sense of what is happening around him. His ability to understand ideas and remember things improve. He can place objects in order, or sort and group them. He is able to follow more complex directions and rules, and solve some problems better.

20. Thoughts and ideas: During the school-age years, your child may develop fears of the unknown. He may be afraid of ghosts, monsters, or dark places. He begins to understand bad events and may fear robbers, having injuries, and death. Your child may also worry about how he does in school.

22. Family: During the school-age years, being accepted becomes very important to your child. This need is partly provided by his family. As your child spends more time with his friends, the influence of family is not as strong as it used to be.

23. Friends: As your child grows older, his friends become more important. He will feel a need to keep up with other children, and belong to a group. He is likely to have same-sex friends. He begins to share secrets with friends he can trust. Friends help a child adjust as he goes through changes in his school environment and activities. They also support him as he faces other stressful life experiences.

24. School: In school, your child becomes eager to learn new things on his own. He learns to get along with more people and understand social customs.

26. Emotional problems: Your child may get anxious because of school concerns. Anxiety problems may be caused by school phobia (fear), or trouble keeping up in school.

27. Lack of sleep: Your child may avoid going to bed, or have trouble falling or staying asleep. Sleep problems may be caused by breathing problems, too much anxiety, or poor sleep scheduling and practices. Lack of sleep decreases your child's energy. This may lead to learning, attention, and behavior problems.

28. Learning difficulties: Problems affecting the brain development may lead to decreased ability to think, learn, and remember. Feelings of loneliness and rejection may also decrease your child's desire to learn.

29. Poor nutrition or not enough physical activity: During the school-age years, your child may prefer fast food or junk food, or lack physical activity. This can result to being underweight, overweight, or at risk of growing overweight. These conditions may lead to medical problems, such as diabetes (high blood sugar), hypertension (high blood pressure), and hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol).

30. Social problems: Poor behavior may cause problems with social skills. This is often seen in children with certain medical conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) or a disorder where your child is defiant or disobedient. Being rejected by other children may also lead to emotional problems.

38. A very important part of growing up is the ability to interact and socialize with others. During the school-age years, parents will see a transition in their child as he/she moves from playing alone to having multiple friends and social groups. While friendships become more important, the child is still fond of his/her parents and likes being part of a family. While every child is unique and will develop different personalities, the following are some of the common behavioral traits that may be present in your child:

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