When your child is at school, they develop new relationships, with peers and school staff.  If you model and teach your child how to take turns, how to use small talk to start a conversation and to listen actively to others, they will learn how to have relationships with others.  Encourage them to show kindness and respect to others by doing these things yourself.

• How Parenting Styles Impact Children
• Parenting Your Child (6 to 12 Years)

Parenting Links from Public Health:

• Children Ages 6-12
• Fatherhood

Downloadable documents:

• Creating a Positive Home Environment  
• Loving Ideas

Helpful External Links:

• Bullying
  First steps to stop bullying: Adults helping children aged 4 to 11.
  
  
• 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood
  Building blocks for raising healthy children and youth.