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4-13 years

As your child's intellectual and emotional skills improve, the developmental milestones come thick and fast. So too do a range of childhood illnesses. Supernanny's advice helps you keep your child healthy and prepares you for what to do when your child falls ill.

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Does childhood end at 11?: Do British children grow up too fast? One of our top authors thinks so....; Supernanny Team 05 March 2008
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Gifted children and friendships – why don’t I fit in?: Making friends can be hard at any age. But for gifted children - who don't always fit in easily - they can be harder than ever. Elaine Hook from the National Association of Gifted Children, and herself the mother of a gifted child, explains more....; Elaine Hook (Supernanny Expert) 29 November 2007
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ADHD: Can your child grow out of it?: Children with ADHD may eventually grow out of the condition, according to new research. The study suggests that the brains of children and teenagers with ADHD are not actually different to other children, but that they develop more slowly. This means they may eventually catch up…..; Supernanny Team 14 November 2007
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Helping your dyslexic child: Are you the parent of a child who just does not seem to fit into school? Perhaps he or she is having difficulties recognising letters, tying their shoe laces, remembering nursery rhymes or clapping a simple rhythm. It may be that your child is dyslexic. Read on for some expert advice...; British Dyslexia Association — BDA (Supernanny Expert) 08 November 2007
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Characteristics of Gifted Children: Do you think your child is gifted? It’s very often parents who are the first to recognise that their child is bright for his or her age, and then aren’t sure what to do next, especially as “bright” is not necessarily the same as “gifted.” Here the National Association for Gifted Children helps to explain the characteristics of gifted children.; NAGC — National Association For Gifted Children (Supernanny Expert) 24 October 2007
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Why girls bully differently - and what you can do about it.: Social exclusion - “my friends won’t play with me” - is one of the most common ways for girls to bully. And although it could be seen as just a typical part of growing up, it can lead to serious problems. So what can parents do?; Supernanny Team 11 October 2007
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Germ warfare is damaging our kids!: Parents who worry too much about keeping their house – and families – clean, are risking their children’s health. According to a new survey many parents are “obsessed” with keeping their children in a “sterile bubble”, but it is actually vital that youngsters are exposed to some bacteria. The Supernanny team explains why...; Supernanny Team 26 September 2007
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How to deal with night terrors - Ask Dr Sears: Q. My five-year-old has been waking up screaming in the middle of the night. When my husband or I try to comfort him, he physically lashes out. The episodes last about 30 to 40 minutes, and in the morning, he doesn't remember a thing. Is he suffering from night terrors?; Parenting.com — Parenting.com (Supernanny Expert) 25 September 2007
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