The Childhood Affirmations Program
Stage 5--Picture of a young boy
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Stage 2-6 months to 18 months
Stage 3-18 months to 3 years
Stage 4-3 years to 6 years
Stage 5-6 years to 13 years
Stage 6-13 years to 19 years
Stage 7-The rest of life
Words of Encouragement Presentation
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Stage Five:

Learning About STRUCTURE and SKILL

Six Years to Thirteen Years

"Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them."

— James Baldwin

"Everyone is in awe of the lion tamer in a cage with half a dozen lions — everyone but a school bus driver."

— Anonymous

On the right are links to material especially for parents of children in the fifth stage of life, some information for parents of children between the ages of six and nineteen, and many articles for all parents who want to raise children to become resourceful, resilient and compassionate adults. Also, if you have other children, be sure to check out their stages by clicking on the buttons on the left. And don't forget your own stage of growth, the rest of life.

 Special Presentation

I highly recommend you view a brief presentation of words of encouragement to get an overview of how important it is for parents to understand the developmental needs of children.

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INDEX

For Parents of Children from 6 to 13 Years of Age

bulletAffirmations to help your child learn about STRUCTURE and SKILL

bulletPutting affirmations for your child into practice

bulletEvery child has the potential for creativity

bulletRecommended books

For Parents of Children from 6 to 19 Years of Age

bulletPreventing drug and alcohol abuse

bulletShould you give your kids an allowance?

bulletShould your child learn a second language?

bulletSome children are gender nonconformists

bulletTreatment of children with mental disorders

bulletMedications for treatment of children with mental disorders

bulletAntidepressant Medications for children and adolescents

For All Parents

bulletThe Parenting Game

bulletStrategies for raising resourceful, resilient and compassionate children

bulletCreating a strong family unit

bulletYou teach your children with everything you do and say