Parenting Articles – Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

Parenting Articles - Young Children

These parenting articles contain useful tips and researched information to help with preschoolers and kindergarteners: from bedtime to reading, and how to potty train too!

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  Moving to the Big Kid Bed 

  Before you introduce the idea of moving to the big bed, think about these parenting tips that may make the move a lot easier for you and your child. Read more »

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  Moving With Young Children 

  Moving is often anxiety provoking for many kids. Find out what you can do to keep them feeling secure. Read more »

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  My Child is Afraid of the Dentist 

  Find out how you can help your child overcome their fears of going to the dentist. Read more »

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  My Child is Afraid to Go to the Doctor 

  For some kids, going to the doctor can be a huge battle. We've compiled a few tips to make doctor's visits more enjoyable for everyone. Read more »

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  Myth Busters: Raising an Only Child 

  More parents are electing to have only one child for a myriad of personal reasons. Statistics indicate that 20% of all families include only one child. Read more »

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  The Myth of the Perfect Parent 

  The pressure we put on ourselves as parents is enormous. There's no such thing as perfection as family therapist Linda Sorkin reminds us in this article. Read more »

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  Night Terrors in Toddlers 

  Night terrors are not uncommon in children. Here's what you can do to help your children overcome their night terrors. Read more »

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  Nobody Likes Sore Losers 

  Get parenting tips on how to have your kids accept winning and losing. Learning to be a good sport at young age can help them succeed in the future. Read more »

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  Nutrition for Kids 

  The strange dietary habits of children often cause parents to worry if they are getting the right nutrition. But, it might not be as bad as you think Read more »

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  Parenting Advice for Divorced Parents 

  There are special situations that children of divorced parents face. Learn helpful advice to reduce behavioral or adjustment problems in your children. Read more »

Articles on Parenting - Little Ones

Learn what parenting tips are working for other parents of young children who are going through the preschool and kindergarten years, as well as what the experts recommend. Get info on the different parenting styles that parents use with their children, and how they deal with behavior problems like sibling rivalry through positive discipline. Our parenting articles can help you improve your family and kids’ health (both mental and physical), while making sure you have some “me time” too!