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Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles

Separation Anxiety 101

Here are answers to common questions about separation anxiety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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?

Encouraging a Shy Preschooler to Participate

If you're the parent of a shy preschooler, you know that balancing the new experiences that your child needs with the safety and security you want to provide can be a tricky task. Want to help? Here are some ways to help shy preschoolers become a part of the group.

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!