Preschool and Early Childhood Article Archive

• 12 Ways To Help Your Child Love the LibraryHave you and your child been to your local library lately? In addition to wonderful books, today’s libraries offer multimedia options, community events, fun activities, and more—and all for free.
• Helping Kids Cope With the Death of a PetThe death of a beloved family pet can elicit varied reactions in children depending on their age and what else may be going on in their lives. Allowing children to discuss their feelings of grief and talk about the pet is something parents should encourage.
• 6 Childhood Illnesses That Are Icky, Gross, and Disgusting (but Harmless)They’re unpleasant but exceedingly common. We’re talking about head lice, ringworm, and other “icky” childhood illnesses that are more repugnant than harmful. Here’s how to handle them...and the “yuck” factor.
• Handwritten Thank-You Notes Offer Many Ways To LearnParents can add humor—and math and history learning—to this task, which is one that most children initially resist.
• Instill a Love of Learning in Your ChildTo encourage curiosity and a passion for learning in your child, discuss things you’re interested in, show her real-world examples, and don’t forget to take her lead.
• Outdoor Winter Activities To Enjoy With Your KidsIt may be snowy and chilly in most parts of the country during wintertime, but that’s no reason for you and your child to remain indoors.
• Tips for Raising a ReaderSome kids live to read; others won't go near books without being prodded. Our experts offer ideas to encourage children of all ages, and interest levels, to read.
• How To Choose a Prekindergarten ProgramAn outline of the core components that make for a high-quality early childhood education program.
• Is Prekindergarten Right for Your Child?Some common questions and answers on what preK is all about and whether it might be the right choice for your family.
• Help Your Gifted Child Succeed in SchoolHow to tell whether your child is gifted, plus ways to make school more meaningful for him.
• Help Your Autistic Child Succeed in SchoolHow to work with the school to improve education and school life for your autistic child.
• Learning to Classify Prepares Children for ScienceMost preschoolers can point out familiar people, animals, plants and objects.
• Encourage Your Preschooler to Figure Things OutBy their first birthdays, children have stopped simply responding to their environ- ment.
• Use a ‘Roadblocking’ Technique To Practice Problem-SolvingOlder preschoolers are learning how to solve problems.
• Unanswered questions prompt preschoolers to begin thinkingToddlers ask, “What is this?
• Teach Your Child the Difference Between Real & PretendPretend games and make-believe are a key part of a preschooler’s development.
• Talking About When To Do Things Teaches The Concept of TimeYoung children have a hard time with the concept of time.
• Supplies, Encouragement Will Nurture Your Child’s CreativityThe best time to nurture children’s creativity is in early childhood.
• Play a Game of ‘What’s Missing’ With Your ChildPreschoolers are developing the ability to think about and remember the way things “should look.
• Imaginary Friends Comfort Children, Develop CreativityPreschoolers love to pretend.
• Simple Homemade Puzzles Can Teach Children Important SkillsThere are few better toys for children than puzzles.
• Encouraging your child to ask questions promotes learningGood learners do not just take knowledge in.
• Everyday activities boost your four-year-old’s brain powerIt’s hard for parents to escape them—the expensive talking toys, computer games or musical CDs that promise to help your child master reading, become a math whiz or just “get smarter.
• Give Your Preschooler Plenty of Practice Sorting Everyday ItemsYour child is learning to notice how things are the same and how they are dif- ferent.
• Slow Down to Develop Your Child’s Ability to FocusThinking requires concentration.