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Schoolgoer's Growth and Development (8 Years, 5-Month-Old)


You must aid the growth of your child. You must make him or her realize the responsibilities and also make the child take care of household chores. Have a quick look at the developments that are expected in an 8 years, 5-month-old child.


Dealing with 8 year old kids is never a problem rather it is interesting to see how well do they respond to new things and what kind of behavioral pattern do they tend to adapt. You need to be relaxed about the fact that your 8 year old though will be growing up slowly but yes, it is a fact that you will have the best time watching your kid learning, developing and growing.

You can call such age kids to be at half-way up the stairs. However, the good part is kids of this age tend to be responsible and mature. They can easily then differentiate between right and wrong and can also accept the moderate responsibilities in a better way.


What to Expect and Tips for Aiding Child’s Growth


Here are the developments which you can expect in your 8 years, 5-month child. You will also find tips for encouraging your child’s development.

  1. Generally kid of such age can help you enjoy in all the way round. Right from household chores till developing the sense of responsibility, you will notice lot many chances. You will get small helping hand from your little kids to do task associated with household work.

  2. 8-year-old kids will be looking outside the family and would try to look for some great ideas and activities with which they can show up their skills. Besides, it will also help them to identify the youngster and peers of the same gender.

  3. For some parents the hormonal changes can be a concern. But it is an important milestone if they can become the best friends of their kids.

  4. Always keep the line of communication open. You need to keep your opinions and suggestions firmly on the kid but try not to impose them. This will shake up your kids confidence level. Try to keep the communication two ways. This will let you understand how your kid tend to react

  5. Always give some signs and keep the communication open up in such a way that they would realize that how much you love your her.

  6. You need to give your child some personal space no matter how much, but ensure that it is always limited to a certain extent.

  7. Keep praising your kid for the good work done. This will encourage her to do well in near future and also perform good progress in school work and with friends.

  8. Just like you did in your childhood, even you must let your kid explore the outer world. Take her our during her school vacation where she can explore, learn and grow. A family trip at least once in a year is worth for your kid to grow in a happy way.

On Meeting a Doctor, Ask These Possible Questions:
  • What all activities can she perform in the school

  • Know the concerns that you may face when it comes to kid's changing behavior

  • Ask if there is anything to worry about if the school progress is poor

  • Know how to take preventive measure to avoid letting your kid be overweight or get rid of obesity.

  • If your kid does bed wetting, ask for the option on how to deal with it.

You need to deal with your kids behavioral, mental and physical changes very smoothly. Make sure you are aware about the things that can help her or prove out to be support for her in all the ways. You can also contact the doctor who can guide you with the tips and things you can add up in your kid’s routine. Besides, you can also look for some psychiatrist’s guidance which can help you with few things on how you can improve your kid’s mental ability in a far better way. A kid who falls between 8 to 9 years of age is certainly growing well in all the ways. Hence do not worry about her. If there is any concern do not hesitate to consult a doctor.


What kind of responsibilities can be handled by an 8 years, 5month old child? How to encourage kids to do household chores? How to raise a responsible kid? Discuss here.




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