Preschoolers (age 3-5 years)
Not a baby anymore, not even a toddler, your little one is a Preschooler -- what is often called the Wonder Years. And wondrous they are, as your little one gains the ability to manage herself and control her emotions -- most of the time!
Want cooperation? Connect with her, and make your routines fun.
Want a preschooler who goes to bed easily and doesn't have potty accidents? Make sure you meet his needs for security.
Want a kid who talks instead of hitting or tantrumming? Develop his emotional intelligence by empathizing and talking about feelings.
Here's your game plan for bringing out the best in your preschooler.
Game Plan for Positive Parenting Your Preschooler
With a little help from you, these years will build a fertile foundation for your son or daughter's entire childhood. Your game plan for giving your 3 to 5 year old what she needs to blossom. (Read article.)
Positive Parenting Your Preschooler: Daily Life
How to navigate all the day by day moments that make up your 3 to 5 year's old's childhood. Here you'll find articles on everything you need, from bedtime to potty accidents to discipline to staying connected. (Read articles.)
How to Pre-Empt Whining
Should they get what they want by whining? Absolutely not. Should they learn that they can get their way by marshaling good arguments and making them in a reasonable, humorous, charming way that meets your needs as well as theirs? Absolutely, if you want them to get anywhere in life. But how to help them make that transition? (Read article.)
Preparing Your Preschooler for the New School Year
Whether your preschooler is starting for the first time, or an experienced school-goer, there’s one thing you can count on: School is always a big transition for the whole family. (Read article.)
Helping Your Preschooler Adjust to School
So she’s off to school every morning now, like a big kid. But instead of the exuberance you expected, you find many days – especially Monday -- starting with tears, or maybe a tummy-ache. Don’t worry, it’s not unusual for kids to need a little extra help adjusting to the start of school. What can you do? (Read article.)
Positive Parenting Your Growing Preschooler
Helping your preschooler develop social and emotional intelligence, good judgment, competence, generosity, and more. (Read article.)
Q & A: Letters and Answers about Preschoolers
Have a question about parenting your infant? Questions from readers, with wise and practical solutions from Dr. Laura Markham to all those questions that keep you up at night. (Read article)
