Middle Years 6 to 12 - Communication Communication is one of your child’s most important social skills.   It is not only talking with others, but it includes tone of voice, body language, facial expression and eye contact.  Parents need to continue to model appropriate speech and language skills.  Allow your child to talk and take part in family conversations.  They need to be exposed to all forms of written and oral communication. How Parenting Styles Impact Children Parenting Your Child (6 to 12 Years) Parenting Links from Public Health: Children Ages 6-12 Downloadable documents: Communication: A Social Skill Drugs Drugs and Alcohol Read, Read, Read  Talk, Talk, Talk   Ways to Handle Conflict Resolution Helpful External Links: Raising Children Network Connecting and communicating with your school-aged child.