Mayer et al

What to Expect and When to Seek Help…Mayer et al.

· Although each child is different, all children face social and emotional challenges in middle childhood

1. Developing self esteem and growing more confident

2. Making new friends and meeting new challenges at school

3. Learning to take reasonable risks, to handle failure, and to “bounce back”

· What to do if you have questions about your child’s performance?

1. Ask a trusted friend or family member

2. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider or school

3. Contact your local social service agency

· This article is guided by the following principle…

Ø Every child and adolescent deserves to experience joy, have high self esteem, acquire a sense of efficacy, and believe that she can succeed in life.

The rest of the article is actually a worksheet that parents can use to evaluate the development of their child.