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  Support your child as they navigate school, friendships, emotions, routines,
  confidence, and growing independence—with practical guidance for parents and
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# Building emotional skills and communication together

Your school-age child is probably starting to name the emotions they feel. They can understand and follow (or try to bend!) rules. They’re also in class or at school for hours at a time, learning academics, boundaries, and social skills.

At this stage, coaching usually becomes more of a three-way partnership between the caregiver, the child, and the coach. Kids can express how they feel and what they’re going through. They can try activities and learn skills. Caregivers do the vital work of practicing tools at home between sessions. Our coaches support both you and your child as you manage the everyday ups and downs. 

![Group of 4 kids outside](https://images.ctfassets.net/c27ds9epot4n/7tNpgJqAB1NfqtQQTDVSIb/bf465e09901d4d415a7824d23c5ec968/AdobeStock_267587521.jpeg?w=2560&fm=webp&q=75)


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## Explore topics like:

- Tantrums and outbursts
- Sleep routines and trying new foods
- Creating structure and building independence
- Starting a new grade or school
- Making and keeping friends
- Neurodiversity and other differences

Caregivers with kids in this age range can focus on guiding, modeling, and practicing skills. You’ll learn when to step in, when to step back, and how to stay connected during moments of frustration.

![Two kids at school lunch image](https://images.ctfassets.net/c27ds9epot4n/2Re0dW05OzKkjuXgy7T5wY/271c995594975bb45e370c6b84d3110c/09-b-newsletter.png?w=1920&fm=webp&q=75)


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## Get started by topic of interest

### Big emotions & behavior

- Anxiety
- Sadness
- Stress and more



### Digital life & safety

- Cyberbullying
- Internet safety
- Screen time and more



### Family & parenting

- Communication
- Dynamics
- Grief and more



### Identity & development

- Gender identity
- Racial identity
- Sex & dating and more



### Neurodiversity & other differences

- ADHD,
- Focus,
- Autism and more



### School & social skills

- Emotional skills
- Organizational skills
- Absenteeism and more



### Sleeping & eating

- Bedtime
- Meals
- Nutrition and more