It is truly wonderful to be the parent of a child age 8 to 10. Kids of this age are extremely intrigued by the world, unbelievably interested in learning, and often have vivid imaginations that they can put to use in a variety of ways. But regardless of their mature tendencies and desire for improvement, children this age are still simply that: kids who love to explore, laugh, play, sing, and do everything else that little ones love to do. Of course, given their age, it is important to keep a...