Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles
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.
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.
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.
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!
Building Self-Esteem in Preschool
Want to help your preschooler build strong self-esteem early? Here's how to help.
How to Cope with Preschool Nightmares
Preschool children may be more prone to experiencing nightmares than are older or younger children. Here are expert ideas for helping preschool children who have had a nightmare.
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?
Pushing Your Shy Child
For parents of a shy child, it can be daunting to navigate how to help a child deal with social situations such as playgroups, school, or even being in an unfamiliar environment. But according to Karen Stein, an Early Childhood/Parent Educator in Palo Alto, CA, shyness doesn't have to be a problem.
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Your first four years together have been heaven-sent. From his first step to his first complete sentence, you've been on-hand championing your son's growth and development. Now it's time to pass the torch to his preschool teacher.
Seven Books to Ease Separation Anxiety
Whether the upcoming school year means back to babysitter or back to school for your children, these books are sure to help ease them into independence.
