He’s big enough to bathe or shower alone now.
Provide him with nutritious snacks and skip the fruit juice.
After-school activities and field trips are great, as is plenty of time to run free.
Prepare for sleepovers by chatting with his friend’s parents ahead of time and remembering to pack his lovey.
Teach him to be safe around strangers by role playing what to do if a stranger approaches.
Manage his screen time by setting rules and being involved.
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