How to Tell if your Preschooler is Ready for Kindergarten: Physical & Social Signs
When you reach the end of your little one’s preschool schedule, deciding if it is time to move on to kindergarten can be overwhelming. Look for …
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Opinion Against Beauty Pageants for Children: Why Are Beauty Pageants Bad for Young Children?
Supporters of child beauty pageants call the critics the problem. These false claims are negated with research from the American Psychological …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Cat in the Hat Felt Hat With Your Preschooler
Rainy days or hot, steamy ones – either way, you are likely to hear, “Mom, I’m bo-o-ored!” Let Dr. Seuss and his infamous Cat …
Continue ReadingTeaching Kids Empathy to Understand Other's Emotions
Want your preschooler to experience great friendships, have success in school and express emotions in a healthy way? Of course you do! Empathy is a …
Continue ReadingTips for Parents: Help Your Preschooler With Anger Management
The angry or frustrated child needs an outlet for his anger. Teach him how to identify his feelings and triggers and how to cope when the feelings …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Preschool Birthday Activities: Indoors & Outdoors
For most parents, just the thought of hosting a party for a group of preschoolers is enough to cause stress! But parties with young children can be …
Continue ReadingParenting Style: Influence on Child's Cognitive Development
A baby’s brain is a rapidly developing organ from the time he is implanted as an embryo in the uterus to the time he is born and grows into a child. …
Continue ReadingFun & Creative Ideas to Help a Child Learn the Alphabet at Home
There is so much more to learning the ABC’s than just singing the song! When your preschooler shows signs of wanting to learn about letters, try …
Continue ReadingNot Guilty: A Commentary on the Casey Anthony Trial and Family Breakdown
Her family destroyed by the toddler’s death, the story of Caylee Anthony gripped the entire nation and world. We ponder the lack of maternal …
Continue ReadingHow Attachment Parenting Makes Preschool Difficult
How does an attachment parenting style impact a child’s development as far as attending preschool? Understanding the pros and cons of this …
Continue ReadingYour Preschool Class: How to Teach Toddlers Patience
Teaching toddlers patience requires a teacher to use a variety of methods for teaching patience and providing activities that will require toddlers to …
Continue Reading"Five Minutes Peace" Mother's Day Activities for Preschool Children: Including a Song, Craft and Gift
Mother’s Day is certainly a special day to celebrate. Prekindergarten teachers will find Mother’s Day activities for children in their …
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