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18 Months to 3 Years. During the toddler years, a child's main bond is with her parents, so any major disruption in her home life can be difficult for her to accept and comprehend. What's more, kids this age are self-centered and may think they've caused their parents' breakup. 6 to 11 Years. If school-age kids have grown up in a nurturing environment, it will be only natural for them to have a fear of being abandoned during a divorce. Younger children -- 5- to 8-year-olds, for instance -- will not understand the concept of divorce and may feel as if their parents are divorcing them. How to discuss divorce with your child at any age. Birth to 18 Months. Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child's world -- and from his perspective, a loss of family. When told of the news, many children feel sad, angry, and anxious, and have a hard time grasping how their lives will change. Young School-Age Children. Five, six and seven-year-old children are often excited about going to school and their new responsibilities. Their parents are still the most important persons in their lives. With school-age children, it is important to set limits and let children know what is expected of them. Do this with a soft voice. Each child is unique and it is imperative that parents learn to understand, respect, support and encourage the unique characteristics and abilities of each child. 1  Download Our Ages & Stages Chart: Birth to 2 Years Old. 2  Expert Articles on infant development and tips for parents on baby care. 3  Baby Care on our blog. Sexual play that is more typical or expected in children will more often have the following traits: The sexual play is between children who have an ongoing mutually enjoyable play and/or school friendship. The sexual play is between children of similar size, age, and social and emotional development. It is lighthearted and spontaneous. The children may be giggling and having fun when you discover them. When adults set limits (for example, children keep their clothes on at day care), children are able to follow the rules. I hear this question every time I lecture to parents or participate on talk shows. People love their children, and they want to diminish any hurt from the divorce. They want to know whether there's an age when divorce is easier on children. The trouble is, there's no simple answer. Adolescents/Teenagers (13 – 18 years) There is no doubt that for most families, the teen years present a challenge for both parents and children. Middle School is not fondly remembered by most who attend. It is often fraught with scary body changes, bullying by peers and a new surge for independence. Toddlers/Preschoolers (2 – 5 years) When a child takes the first step on his or her own, a new phase in development begins. At this stage children are now free to roam around their world. It is a time for active exploration of their environment. Age-by-age guide to talking to kids about sex. Explaining sex to kids can feel like a minefield for parents, but it doesn't have to. Here's our age-by-age guide to the what, how and why of sex. By Cheryl Embrett | Jul 21, 2016. Before I started writing this story, it hadn’t occurred to me to talk to my daughter about sex.
18 Months to 3 Years.