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Normal Growth and Development of School Age Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 3, 2024.

What is the normal growth and development of school age children?

Normal growth and development is how your school age child grows physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. A school age child is 5 to 12 years old.

What physical changes happen?

What emotional and social changes happen?

What mental changes happen?

How can I help my school age child?

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