While an early educational program might not ensure that your preschooler is Harvard bound, it can help her to learn better. Whether you are looking to build on a specific interest such as your mini Monet’s adoration of art or are in need of a general school-type environment, an array of programs are available for […]
Sensory motor, or sensorimotor, skills are motor skills which rely on one or more of the five senses, most commonly touch and sight. At their tender age, sensory motor lessons for toddlers should amount to no more than letting your little one engage in play activities that will help her begin to build an understanding […]
Three-year-old Jordan enjoys Uncle Bill. Uncle Bill taught him to thumb wrestle, blow milk bubbles out of his nose, and was in the process of introducing him to the fine art of head butting when Jordan’s mom intervened. Even without the tutelage of one-bubble-shy-of-plumb relatives, toddlers pick up inappropriate behaviors — like hitting. Toddlers are […]
Waking up to a vomiting, sniffling or croupy kiddo every few months is one of the stresses of parenthood if you have a job. Unless you have live-in help, there are bound to be days where you and your partner are drawing straws to see who stays home with Mr. Sick and uses up their […]
For a parent of a preschooler, every day is filled with challenge and change. While it’s often unnerving for Mom and Dad, kids between the ages of 3 to 5 are establishing themselves as people separate from their parents while making their way through stages of development and adapting to their ever-changing world. That’s a […]
Do toddlers come with an instruction book? Even when following the latest trend in parenting techniques, your toddler figures out a way to wiggle out of the situation as the victor. Every parent has felt like this at times. Having a few simple parenting techniques in your back pocket to use consistently and fairly will […]
Why can’t my child hold a pencil correctly? When will he be able to write his name? These are common questions among parents, and there are strategies to help your child learn to print. Your kiddo may not be able to write a recognizable sentence yet, but preschoolers should be participating in the early stages […]
You can capitalize upon your preschooler’s natural curiosity about other children to awaken her awareness of the multicultural world she lives in. The neighborhood seems vast to a preschooler, so the concept of the world might be a bit difficult for your youngster to grasp. Enlist the help of a visual aid, such as a […]
You may think that your toddler or preschooler is being rude to his playground buddies, but kids at this stage of development often don’t think about the needs of others. They have a fundamentally healthy selfishness that helps them figure out their place in the world. Or perhaps you’re worried that your child is so […]
They don’t call it the terrible twos because parenting a toddler is just so darn fun. Instead, a 2 year old is boisterous, curious, headstrong and volatile, leaving you totally exhausted and completely bewildered all at once. One of the best ways to manage a tyrant toddler is to make sure she’s consistently engaged in […]
How Toddlers Know Potty Training Begins and Ends You’re likely eager for the day to come when you no longer have to deal with diapers. But potty training is often a trying experience for kids and parents alike. While some little girls are eager to ditch the diapers and use the toilet like a “big […]
As your toddler throws his toys across the room and begins screaming at the top of his lungs, you think back to when he was a baby and didn’t talk back or throw tantrums. Tantrums are a normal part of toddler development, but you can minimize their frequency or eliminate them completely by taking an […]
How do you explain complex topics about life, death, spirituality and physical health all at once to a preschooler? It’s even hard for adults to process how someone can be here one day and gone the next, but for preschoolers, it’s especially confusing. Whether they’ve lost a pet, neighbor or loved one, loss and grief […]
On Monday morning, the nanny comes, then it’s off to preschool for the afternoon, and in the evening the babysitter stays with your kiddo until you return home from work. On Tuesday, Grandma is in charge, but on Wednesday a family friend runs the show. Although it’s a blessing to have so many caregivers upon […]
“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” “Children should be seen and not heard.” You’re probably familiar with those archaic bits of wisdom, and shudder to imagine a time when you’d have been called on to discipline your darling munchkin according to such harsh rules. Back in the day, kids were considered to be little […]
Separating a child from their primary caregiver can have harmful effects on the child if the separation is frequent or for an extended period of time. Children are born with the ability, desire and need to attach to others. Your child will form the strongest bond with the person who attends to his needs in […]
Children start to develop strong interests in the preschool years. Snakes and lizards may squick you out, but reptiles will interest at least one of the boys you know. With kids’ fickle desires, choosing a gift that incorporates a favorite kind of animal is a good way to choose a present the child will love. […]
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