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6-8 years: child development
Suitable for 6-8 years
Key points
- School-age children want to be independent, but family relationships are still the most important influence on their development.
- At 6-8 years, you can expect sophisticated play, stronger friendships, tricky emotions, improved thinking and physical skills, and more.
- Support development by encouraging children to explore ideas, focusing on children’s strengths, reading together, and talking about tough topics.
- Speak with your GP or another health professional if you’re concerned about your child’s development or you need support.
- Organisation:
- Raising Children Network
- Topic:
- Children's health, Parenting
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- February 2024
- Last reviewed:
- August 2024
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6-8 years: child development
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