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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  Exploring and Encouraging Talents and Skills 

  Young children tend to lean toward activities that they find enjoyable and which they are good at. Find out how to identify their natural talents and skills. Read more »

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  Extracurricular Activities for Preschoolers 

  Preschoolers are beginning to master many basic movements and it may be time to give your child a healthy play outlet will allow them to stay active. Read more »

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  Family Rules 

  Just as societies have laws that regulate behavior, families have similar rules and values. Behavior charts are a great way to teach these rules to little ones. Read more »

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  Family TV Time 

  Find out if television may serve as a parenting tool to help their preschooler or kindergartener learn. Read more »

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  Finding Appropriate TV Shows for Preschoolers? 

  What can a parent do to make sure they are making the right viewing choices for their kids? Read more »

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  Four Tips for Managing Play Dates 

  Most kids enjoy spending time with other children. Learn meaninfgul tips for managing these play dates. Read more »

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  Friendship Skills Learned Early 

  The skills needed to make good friends, be good friends and retain friends, starts early in life. Learn parenting tips to help your child develop good habits early. Read more »

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  Friendships for Young Kids 

  Everyone needs friends, including children. It's not long before you little one needs more than just mom and dad for healthy development. Read more »

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  Get Your Child to Actually Enjoy Reading 

  Reading is something your child will have to do their entire life. It's best to get them used to the idea now by teaching them that reading can actually be fun Read more »

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  Getting Along With Siblings 

  There's no guarantee that your children will always get along, but there are things you can do to foster good relationships between 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!