O'DOCHARTAIGH ASSOCIATES

PARENTING SKILLS: Children's Physical Development

• Session 5:
• Physical Characteristics
• Tips For Raising Children

From 3 to 4 Years old:

   * Has good control of body - is much more coordinated

   * Has bladder and bowel control during the day

   * Can usually feed and dress self 

   * Has all baby teeth

   * Can ride a tricycle

   * Is curious about the body and how it works



From 4 to 5 Years Old:

   * Enjoys music, dancing and singing  

   * Can handle safety scissors, pencils, crayons fairly 
     well 

   * Is very energetic - races around the house, loves to 
     play  
   * Runs well and enjoys climbing exercises  

   * Is especially prone to catching colds



From 5 to 6 Years Old:

   * Establishes right- or left-handedness 

   * Can walk, run, hop, skip and jump with ease

   * Doesn't have complete eye-hand coordination - may spill or
     knock things over accidentally 

   * May try to balance on 2-wheel bicycle

   * Becomes physically independent in daily routine














TIPS FOR RAISING CHILDREN



Tips For Raising Pre-schoolers:

   * Make sure your child has regular medical and dental check-ups

   * Have vision and hearing checked

   * Encourage play on gym or playground equipment to develop 
     physical skills

   * Answer questions about sex and the body simply and honestly



Tips For Raising Older Pre-schoolers:

   * Have a play area indoors

   * Never leave children this age home alone, even if they may
     seem physically able to care for themselves.

   * Give kids a chance to "burn off" energy by allowing them to
     play outdoors.



Tips For Raising School-age Kids:

   * Don't try to force a "lefty" to use the right hand.

   * Set aside time for quiet play or rest instead of naps.

   * Watch for school adjustment problems (such as complaints of
     aches and pains).

   * Don't ask children to look at small objects or print for too
     long - their eyes can't focus well 

1997

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