Never tease or joke about ideas that frighten them. A positive self-concept continues to develop with successful experiences. Help children celebrate their positive achievements. Children in this age group are sensitive to personal criticism and do not know how to accept failure. Concentrate on your children's successes and teach them how to learn from criticism.
Children often try out a new behavior just to see how it feels to imitate a friend.
Talk with your children about why self-control is important and why they should learn to be patient, share and respect the rights of others. Physical development Growth rate at this stage is slower than during infancy and early childhood but steady. Weight ranges from about 40 pounds to 65 pounds. The normal rate of weight increase is 3 pounds to 6 pounds per year. Children's need for food may fluctuate with activity.