Ages 5 to 10
At this stage in life, children are expressive, social, curious, and full of wonder. They like to explore their interests and every day they are developing skills they will use as adults. While they like to be thought of as “big kids,” they still need your parenting as much as they did when they were toddlers.
Behavior & Discipline
- Chesterfield County Public Schools Standards for Student Conduct - The public school policy guide for parents and students
- Child Development Institute - Ways to talk so kids will listen
- One Tough Job - Being a positive parent can be tough
- Positive Discipline - Learn how to negotiate the challenges of parenting
Child Care
- Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services - Learn more about quality child care
- Childcare Aware of Virginia - Talk to a professional about your child care needs
- Virginia Department of Social Services - Find child care providers in your area
- Virginia Star Quality Initiative - Learn what quality child care looks like
Developmental Stages
- Ages and Stages: 6 to 8 Year Olds (PDF) - Quick reference guide for your child’s milestones
- Ages and Stages: 9 to 11 Year Olds (PDF) - Quick reference guide for your child’s milestones
- Child Development Institute - Raising school aged children can be awesome
Education & Learning
- Child Development Institute - Learn how to help my child succeed in school
- Great Schools - Involved parents equals successful kids
- One Tough Job - Find out how to get involved in your child’s education
Health, Nutrition & Safety
- Consumer Product Safety Commission - Up-to-date information on recalls and products your family uses
- Healthy Children - Answers to many health questions that new parents have
- Kids Health - What you need to know about raising a healthy family
- National Safety Council - What you can do to keep you and your family safe at home
Parenting
- AARP: GrandFamilies Guide - Learn more about the basics of grandparents raising grandchildren
- Child Development Institute - The challenges and rewards of single parenting
- FAMRichmond - Children are a gift, but they don’t come with instructions
- One Tough Job - Find information especially for dads
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
- American Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Find your facts here when you have questions about your child’s emotions or behaviors
- Autism - Learn more about autism resources for your family
- SAFE, Inc. - Chesterfield County working together to prevent substance abuse
- The Partnership at DrugFree.org - Support, tools and tips from experts and parents
- Get Smart About Drugs