Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles
School Newbies: A Preschool Parent's Guide
When it comes to going to school for the first time, kids and parents have lots of concerns. Here's a few tips on addressing you and your child's worries.
Bowling for Kindergarten
What do 10 pins and a big heavy ball have to do with kindergarten? Quite a lot, actually. Believe it or not, bowling is a sport that touches on many aspects of kindergarten preparedness. Plus, it's fun!
Preschool Fears and How to Address Them
Parents may try many strategies for taming their child's fears. What's the best way to erase childhood fears and help your child get back on track?
Talking Safety to Your Preschooler
By the time your child is around age three, you need to begin paving the way for personal safety skills. It begins now, but it's an empowering journey that will continue until your child leaves home.
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."
Separation Anxiety 101
Here are answers to common questions about separation anxiety.
Building Self-Esteem in Preschool
Want to help your preschooler build strong self-esteem early? Here's how to help.
Preschoolers' Severe Tantrums May Signal a Problem
Everyone has a bad day sometimes. But a preschoolers' severe tantrums may signal a problem with depression or disruptive disorders. Get the facts about your child's behavior.
Fostering Courage in Your Preschool Child
If you want your preschooler to develop courage, help her learn to face the things she fears most. Here's how.
Even Preschoolers Sweat the Small Stuff
How much stress could a 4-year-old possibly be under, you ask? Well, she may not be worrying about the mortgage, the mother-in-law visit, or how she's going to get that presentation done before 7 a.m. but she may still be dealing with pressure.
- Sudbury Schools: A Radical Alternative to No Child Left Behind
- What Do Test Scores Really Say About a School?
- Beyond AYP: Evaluating Your Child's School
- High School Rankings: What Do They Mean?
- Barack Obama on Education
- Study Shows the Right Preschool Leads to Later Success
- School Uniforms
- What is Reggio Emilia?
- What are Charter Schools?
- How Children Learn a Second Language
