Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles

School Newbies: A Preschool Parent's Guide

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

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

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

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

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

Separation Anxiety 101

Here are answers to common questions about separation anxiety.

Building Self-Esteem in Preschool

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

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

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

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.