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What to expect from a 5-year-old child (Asian version)

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Time really flies, no kidding. Few more weeks, my one and only child will turn 5. Like all parents, I would say that it is unbelievable how fast they grow from an infant who is fully dependent on their caregivers to today's a preschooler who is slowly learning to be independent. Unlike as frequent as before, what to expect.com used to remind me of my child's expected milestone and development. I think I get less email from them, perhaps every fortnight or month? Image from everydayfamily.com Maybe because of that I often get surprised from things that she is capable of doing by herself. Motor skill Coloring, drawing, writing, cutting paper, tying her own hair and other skills that are required at school.  This can be developed through playing toys specifically clay, arranging blocks, and dolls. Something to improve is her stamina, the girl hardly walk or swim for more than an hour.  She will start whining and the cranky personality will make mommy's worl