Preschool: Social and Emotional Articles
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.
Separation Anxiety 101
Here are answers to common questions about separation anxiety.
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."
Clinging and Crying: Could It Be Adjustment Stress?
Children's lives are full of stressful situations: moving, divorces and new schools, to name a few. But is all this clinging and crying normal?
Preschool Books to Grow With: Using Stories to Teach Sharing
During the preschool years, your child is coming to terms with an often difficult task: sharing. For perhaps the first time, they are playing with communal toys. Is it mine or not? It's all very confusing. You can teach them to navigate with a tool that might not have occurred to you...books.
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.
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 ...
11 Ways to Make Errands Fun
With a little preparation and a few fool-proof activities, errands can quickly become fun learning experiences. Here's how.
