Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles
A Preschool Behavior Survival Guide
Just when they thought the worst was over, enter the sometimes willful, rude, and whiny preschool child. Here's a parent-friendly guide to getting preschool behavior on track - without losing your mind!
Ask the Child Psychologist: Preschool Aggression
My preschooler has started to intentionally say things to upset people, like "You're dead!" or "You're a bad guy!â I don't want to give it too much attention, but at the same time I want him to know I don't like it. What should I do?
Bullying in Preschool: What Parents Need to Know
Believe it or not, bullying in preschool is more common than you think. Here's how concerned parents should handle preschool bullying.
What to do When Time-Outs Don't Work (ages 3-4)
So you've heard great things about the magic of time-outs - removing your misbehaving preschooler from the action for a little solitary quiet time. The problem is, time-outs seem to have no effect on your child.
How to Tame Your Preschooler's Temper
Let's face it: preschoolers are a handful. They have difficulty sharing, they often refuse to eat or sleep, and have a particular liking for the word "no" In these situations, children can show surprising outbursts of anger, leaving parents shocked and confused. How should you deal with these ...
Social Graces: What to Expect in Preschool
No doubt there's a lot that goes into preparing your preschooler for that inevitable foray into formal education: the alphabet, counting, raising their hand... Don't forget to throw manners into the mix.
Helping Your Preschooler Understand Emotions and Feelings
What can parents do at home to help foster their child's emotional development? Helping your preschooler identify her feelings and giving her strategies for dealing with them in constructive ways are all part of growing up.
When Your Preschool Child Struggles to Play With Others
All preschool children will have some difficulty playing with other children because they are testing out the rules of social interaction. Here are expert ideas from a child psychologist for helping your preschooler play with others.
The Importance of Playdates
A trip to a friend's house may seem ho-hum compared to a ballet class, but it's just as important. Here's why we can't lose the "playdate."
Teaching Preschoolers To Respect the Belongings of Others
One of the many lessons that preschoolers need to learn is how to respect the belongings of others. Here are expert tips on teaching your child respectful behavior towards the possessions of others.
- 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!
