Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles
5 Ways to Promote Preschool Sharing
Here are five ways to get started fostering the important skill of sharing in your preschooler.
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.
The First Day of School: Dealing with Preschool Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very common problem for preschool children, especially during the first few weeks of school. Here are some tips for cutting down on separation anxiety during the preschool years.
Gearing Up for Preschool Development
Check out this list of skills you should help your child master in order to make the transition to preschool go smoothly.
Ask the Child Psychologist: Fear of the Preschool Teacher
Children being afraid of their teacher is a common occurrence, especially at the beginning of the school year. Here are expert tips for helping a child who is scared of her preschool teacher.
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.
Kindergarten's Coming: Work Those Gross Motor Skills!
Playing outside helps children burn off steam. But all that running and jumping and climbing also holds another hidden benefit - it helps children work on gross-motor skills.
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.
Ask the Child Psychologist: Refusal to be Alone
I have noticed that lately my four-year-old son will not do anything that requires him to be away from me. If I try to close a door to get dressed, he starts to cry. Is there something wrong with him? What can I do?
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- Beyond AYP: Evaluating Your Child's School
- High School Rankings: What Do They Mean?
- Barack Obama on Education
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- What are Charter Schools?
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