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Ages 4 to 5

Middle Childhood

Ages four and five mark a turning point for children. Full of energy and fast on their feet, kids experience growing independence in preschool — with kindergarten not far behind!

In these years when children are forming a sense of themselves, social skills are one of the most important things they'll learn. Families contribute greatly to this time, by helping children eat right when they're away from home, by participating in school events, and by talking with their children as they explore new ideas.

Child and Adolescent Health supports programs that help families and care providers in this formative time.

Child and Adolescent Health Programs

	Child Abuse Prevention The DOH supports the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, and coordinates the work of agencies statewide.
	Family Support Initiative Actively engaged in the nation's Family Support Movement, the Family Support Initiative supports Parenting Leadership programs in Washington communities.
	Healthy Child Care Washington Families and professional caregivers of young children find the support they need through our network of Child-Care Health Consultants.

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Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

Bright Futures Guidelines for parents and health care providers to help children from birth through adolescence grow up healthy.

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