4. Middle childhood is the stage when
children undergo so many different
changes – physically, emotionally,
socially and cognitively.
5. Merienda
Children in this stage receive less
attention than children in infancy or
early childhood. But still the support of
the family and friends of the child is
very important during this phase of
development.
6. Accomplishments = pride
encouraged and commended =
competence and belief in their skills.
Discouragement = doubt their
abilities to be successful.
7. This is also a very social stage of
development and if we experience
unresolved feelings of inadequacy
and inferiority among our peers,
we can have serious problems in
terms of competence and self-
esteem.
9. children grow physically, gain body awareness,
their minds expand in knowledge and
understanding, as thinking processes become
more logical and organized.
The way they view themselves the manner in
which they interact with family and friends.
