How Parenting in Ages 5-10 Shapes Lifelong Development

In this episode we are joined by Dr Norman Swan who helps us to understand the critical window we have with our children between the ages of 5 to 10, and what we can do as parents to help them thrive in life, at school and grow into secure children.

 While the first five years are widely recognised as foundational for a child’s development, many parents may not realise that the 5-10 years are just as crucial. This period paves the way for smoother teen years and sets the stage for successful adulthood.

About our Guest

Trained in paediatrics, Dr Norman Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years.

He currently hosts Radio National’s The Health Report and co-hosts What’s That Rash. During the pandemic he co-hosted the hugely popular Coronacast. He is also a reporter on ABC’s 7.30 and a reporter and commentator on other television and radio news outlets.

In addition to being an active journalist and health broadcaster, Dr Swan pursues his commitment to children as a long-standing board member of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY). He was also the co-founder of Tonic Media Network and the Aboriginal Health Television Network, health channels which play in GP and Aboriginal Medical Service waiting rooms.

He is the bestselling author of So You Think You Know What’s Good for You? and So You Want to Live Younger Longer? And he’s just released his new book So You want to know What’s Good for Your Kids? Which we will be discussing today.

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