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School Age Connecting & Communicating

Young girl touching noses with her mum

School-age connecting and communicating: in a nutshell

During the early school years, home life and family relationships are still the biggest influence on a child’s development. Good family relationships and lots of positive attention are just what your child needs to learn and grow.

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Learn some of the strategies to help you talk and listen to your child in a positive, constructive way in our guide for talking to children.
 

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