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Schoolchildren hub with child development milestones, everyday care routines, nutrition guidance, safety tips, and signs needing evaluation.

Healthy Eating for Schoolchildren 6–17 Years Old: Practical Tips

Find out about the approximate daily food intake and portion sizes for school-aged children and adolescents.

How to teach a child to write: a method

Teaching a child to write is a challenge for many young parents. Children learn to read much faster than they learn to write, and there's nothing you can do about it. So how can you teach a child to write, and write correctly and beautifully?

Stress in Children: Signs, Behavior, and Sleep

Most of us tend to look back on childhood as the easiest time of our lives, especially when compared to the stresses of adulthood. But that doesn't make your own child's stress any less real. We tend to forget that our children can experience a lot of stress, and that there are many reasons for it. But sometimes we don't realize it.

First Days of School: 9 Tips for Parents

A child's first days at school are exciting not only for him, but also for his parents.

1st grade: adapting a child to school

A child in first grade may suddenly become ill. This means they're adjusting to unfamiliar conditions: increased workload, a new group of children, new teachers, and a new daily routine. Therefore, a first-grader needs to be treated with great attention but firmness—after all, they need help getting into a new rhythm of life.

How to help a child be happy: support and skills

To teach a child to be happy, you need to experience it yourself. Up until age 7, a child is 90% emotionally attached to their mother; up until age 14, they continue to feel this connection at 40%. Regardless, children tend to mimic their parents' feelings and behavior. Therefore, it's important to learn a few simple truths about how to be happy.

How to feed a schoolchild: practical rules

A schoolchild's academic success depends largely on what they eat. But many parents are too busy to provide their children with a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. They either underfeed their children, giving them only fruits and vegetables, or overfeed them, trying to cram too much meat onto their plate. How do you feed a schoolchild properly?

Schoolchild's Sleep: How to Get More Sleep and Study Better

Often, a child's academic performance and well-being can be affected by something as simple as... not getting enough sleep. Even if you put your school-age child to bed promptly at 10:00 PM, they may still have trouble sleeping. There can be various reasons for a school-age child's poor sleep—an improperly positioned pillow, a room that's not ventilated enough, or the apartment being too hot or too cold.

The stress of the first months of school: how to help your child

The start of a new school year can dramatically impact a child's fragile psyche; stress can reduce a child's effectiveness both socially and academically. The first months of school can be extremely challenging for both children and parents. Even those children eager to go to school will have to adjust to the increased activity levels and stress that inevitably come with school life.

Preventing Childhood Obesity: 8 Easy Steps

The number of children who are obese or overweight is growing at an alarming rate. Excess weight increases the risk of serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Childhood obesity also places increased emotional strain on a child's fragile psyche. Being overweight can often lead to teasing and avoidance of play, which can lead to low self-esteem and depression. But you can help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.

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