Information About Young Children (Ages 4-11)

What to know

Your child will change a lot from ages 4 to 11. At a very young age, children develop the habits and behaviors that can affect their lifelong health. Use the links below to guide your child in leading a healthier life.

What's included

Diseases and conditions

Mother takes the temperature of her child with fever symptoms
A child is about to get her temperture taken
Keep Reading: Information on Diseases and Conditions for Parents with Children (Ages 4-11)

Safety in the home and community

Happy, smile or girl with helmet for exercise, wellness health at beach, sea or ocean
A girl who is wearing a helmet for safety
Keep Reading: Information on Safety in the Home and Community for Parents with Children (Ages 4-11)

Raising healthy children

A girl brushes her teeth.
A girl brushes her teeth.
Keep Reading: Information on Raising Healthy Children for Parents with Children (Ages 4-11)

Milestones and schedules

Pediatric female doctor holding a child's head while measuring it with a floor ruler
A female doctor holding a child's head while measuring it with a floor ruler
Keep Reading: Information on Milestones & Schedules for Parents with Children (Ages 4-11)

Additional resource

Essentials for Parenting Children
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)