Did you know that children who are helpful and share in kindergarten are more likely to graduate college and have a full-time job by the age of 25? Children who have problems resolving conflicts, sharing, cooperating and listening as kindergarteners may be less likely to...
In a previous blog, we addressed how to prepare your child to avoid being a target of bullying. But the same child that might be prone to being a target can also be prone to becoming a bully himself. Childhood is full of uncertainty and...
As you ready your child for PreK or Kindergarten, you can’t help but be excited about the opportunity for her to meet new friends, begin her academic journey, and to form new bonds with positive, caring adults outside the family. But it’s also scary. You’re...
Are the gifts for your child piling up this holiday season? Are you wondering if you’ve gone a little overboard? It’s easy to do! But consider adding one more gift to the pile: teaching the importance of the joy of giving. When you encourage the...
Will you have family visiting for the upcoming holidays? If so, you might want to prepare your child for holiday guests and practice teaching your preschooler manners. Otherwise, you could have a heart-broken grandparent (or aunt or uncle) standing on your doorstep. After all, who...
They’re ugly, loud, and embarrassing, especially in public places. We get lots of questions about how to handle temper tantrums and meltdowns. Tantrums and meltdowns are some of the most challenging problems for parents of preschoolers. So, how do you handle them? First, let’s discuss how...
When your child’s favorite phrases are “that’s mine” and “I want that,” you’re probably wondering how to teach gratitude to a preschooler. It’s perfectly normal for your preschooler to show stubbornness, of course. But sometimes you might wonder if she thinks the entire world revolves...
Many young children are naturally shy when experiencing new situations. But what do you do if you have an extremely shy child? What if shyness prevents her from interacting with—and having fun with—other children? What if being very shy prevents her from participating in activities...
Does your child show empathy for others? Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings. It’s what we call, “standing in another person’s shoes.” It’s a powerful skill, and developing empathy in young children can prevent bullying behavior, build positive relationships with others,...