Kindergarten: Social and Emotional Articles
Defiance: Why it Happens and What to Do About it (Age 5)
Unlike a younger child, your little rebel probably won't have a fit when you ask her to do something she dislikes. But she may pretend she didn't hear you or respond very s-l-o-w-l-y to your request.
Alternatives to Threats (Age 5)
With a defiant 5-year-old, we all snap and make threats, but you'll probably regret them later. Here is a handy chart of what you want, and how to say it better.
Social Graces: What to Expect in Kindergarten
When your kindergartener's best friend came down with the chicken pox, she made a get-well card for her with bright blue construction paper, because she knows that's her favorite color. This isn't just a cute gesture, it's a sign that your child is starting to understand the concept of empathy.
Working with School-Age Children: Promoting Friendship
The Importance of Friendship Friends are vital to school-age children's healthy development. Research has found that children who lack friends can suffer from emotional and mental difficulties later in life. Friendships provide children with more than just fun playmates. ...
How to Talk About Safety with a Kindergartener
As a caring parent, you strive to be a good protector and teacher. You walk a thin line between exposing your children to life's possibilities and protecting them from life's burdens. When your child is between the ages of 5 and 9, your job is to empower him to be both careful and confident. That ...
Helping Your Kindergartener Make Friends
When friends don't come easily, some children get discouraged and their previous excitement about kindergarten turns into anxiety. Here's how parents can help.
Peer to Peer Problems and Playground Politics
While it's heartbreaking to see your kindergarten kid distraught over one of his first friendship dilemmas, it's not all bad. Teaching kids early how to deal with conflict, sets them up for less bumps on the road ahead.
How to Talk to Your Kindergartener
Sometimes, it's necessary to send your kid a verbal stop sign. When you need them to stop hitting, tattling, putting someone down, or using inappropriate language, you can communicate that desire by using parent talk that is clear, direct, and effective.
Why Good Friendships Matter
Every parent of a teenager understands the relevance of appropriate friends. But what about young children?
How To Talk to Your Kindergarten Teacher
It would be great if all of kindergarten could go on without a hitch. But what can you do when there's a problem? Whether it's something the teacher said to hurt your child's feelings, or a general concern about his progress, here are some tips for handling tough talks with the kindergarten teacher.
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- Reading, Writing, and Crossing the Midline
- Talking in Class
- Help Your Child Understand One-to-One Correspondence
- Holiday Helper: Embellished Tote Bag
- Healthy Store-Bought Lunch Box Snacks
- Foster Self-Regulation Skills with Games
- School Avoidance
- Stop! It's a hexagon!
- Make a Dreamcatcher
- Stop Worrying Parents!
