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Six to twelve
When children leave the nest and enter 'big school' they are exposed to a wide range of social settings. Peer acceptance becomes important and your child may make more demands on you in order to fit in.
It is a time of slower physical growth and children concentrate more refining skills than acquiring new ones. On a cognitive level, your child develops rapidly and you will be amazed by his/her ability to learn, communicate, memorise and cope with school work.
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During middle childhood, children refine motor skills acquired during early childhood and gain greater control over their bodies and fine motor skills.
Emotional and social
During middle childhood, children move into a broader social world of peers, teachers, other adults and the community.
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Screening for vision, hearing and skeletal (e.g. scoliosis) problems are usually conducted at schools.
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Middle childhood is one of the healthiest periods in life. Kids have fewer illnesses because previous exposure has lead to greater immunity.
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At this age, cognitive, language and perceptual-motor skills have developed to such an extent that learning becomes easier and more efficient.
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No immunisation is required at this age. However, if your child has not been vaccinated, inform your doctor.
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