Physical Growth (Ages 5-8)

Physical Growth (Ages 5-8)
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Feels like your six year old outgrows her clothes overnight? The five to eight year time time frame is period of rapid physical growth and development. Take a look at what to expect with regard to your child's physical growth so you can can monitor your child's physical development and encourage a healthy body and mind.

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